Business Finance Partner

Zeta is the
**world’s first and only Omni Stack for banks and fintechs. **We are rethinking payments from core to the edge, led by the vision
** to augment the purpose of money and banking with technology. **A single, modern software stack comprising processing, loans, customizable mobile and web apps, fraud engine, and rewards for retail banking.We are a new-age, high-growth startup (& a unicorn) founded in 2015 by two visionary leadersBhavin Turakhia & Ramki Gaddipati, whose entrepreneurial legacy & excellence has put us on top of the global fintech ecosystem. Zeta counts amongst its customers, over 10 banks and 25 fintechs, across 8 countries - some of our notable clients include Sodexo - a leading issuer of employee benefits & rewards with over 30 million global users, and HDFC Bank - the 14th largest bank by market cap in the world.

The Business Finance Partner is a full-time role responsible to partner with various business verticals within Zeta and lead discussion to drive respective business & financial performance. The role is responsible for providing business & financial analysis and reporting for business verticals along with managing and standardizing key business processes such as the budgeting, Monthly business review, Pulse Business performance and provide meaningful insights. Driving performance of business functions and cost control are key deliverables. The role requires the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, extreme attention to detail, and consistently accurate, high quality financial analysis.Business Finance Manager will be working in close association with Business and Finance Leaders.

**What is the job like?**:

- Understanding of business units, their revenue and cost structures
- Develop, own, analyze and report the Annual Business
- Plan, financial budgets and periodic forecasts
- Establish and control budget, drive financial discipline in the company, set up financial control processes including monthly/Quarterly Operating Plan, and ensure adherence to budgets
- Manage business development activities according to financial plan to achieve profitability and revenue
- Review the actual results against the budgeted goals to identify and correct accounting issues and variances
- Analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and helping leadership team in their decision making
- Provide analysis and insight that links financial reports to business strategies
- Leading discussions on improving GM, cost rationalization, engaging with different team to improve GM by better negotiation
- Project planning and monitoring
- Provide financial support and advice to management in closing business deals
- Act as a key decision maker for financial related commitments in business projects
- Modify financial plan and budget amount based on the changes in business plans
- Assist in the preparation of capital budgets for the business units
- Develop profit and loss plan to ensure maximized returns and profit targets
- Manage the profit & loss statements and balance sheet to ensure the financial integrity
- Coordinate with operations, sales, marketing, and customer service teams to supervise and support in business operations effectively
- Inspect and approve all vendor contracts and account expenses of the verticals
- Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior management and their teams
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Work towards standardization and documentation of key processes
- Develop and publish Board Review presentations and other management communication
- B.Tech/ B.E./B.Sc. (Engg.) + MBA with at least 5 yrs+ years of relevant experience.
- Good knowledge on Hardware side will be added advantage
- High level of energy with a proactive attitude
- Good business acumen
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills, Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to perform analysis, conclude decisions, and take initiative in the absence of perfect information
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and embrace change
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure
- Ability to respond to issues quickly and effectively while responding and adapting to changing work situations and environments
- Ability to build trust and gain support of personnel across the organization
- Advanced systems and computer skills including ERP, BI, Excel & PowerPoint

At Zeta, we want you to grow to be the best version of yourself by unlocking the great potential that lies within you. This is why our core philosophy is
**‘People Must Grow.’** We recognize your aspirations; act as enablers by bringing you the right opportunities, and let you grow as you chase disruptive goals.
**#LifeAtZeta is adventurous and exhilarating at the same time. **You get to work with some of the best minds in the industry and experience a culture that value