Manager-Business Finance

About Us

Rx Propellant is India’s leading life sciences infrastructure platform, focused on shaping the next generation of research and innovation environments tailored to the needs of high-growth science companies. Backed by Actis (a General Atlantic company), Rx Propellant is building world-class life sciences clusters across Hyderabad and Navi Mumbai with a current development portfolio of 2.8+ million sq. ft.

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC INFORMATION

Qualifications

• Educational :
  • Must – CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)
  • Desired – Additional qualification in Financial Planning, Business Analytics, or Commercial Finance will be an advantage.
• Professional : 6–10 years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering. Experience in Real Estate, Commercial Property Management, Managed Workspaces, Hospitality, or Infrastructure businesses preferred. Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, MIS, cash flow management, and commercial finance.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will act as the Business Finance partner for the organization, supporting business performance through financial planning, commercial analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role will work closely with Operations, Leasing, and Property Management teams to monitor business performance, optimize costs, and improve profitability across the portfolio.

A key responsibility will be managing tenant-related financial operations, including billing, revenue tracking, collections, lease commercial reviews, and financial reporting. The role will also drive budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and financial controls while providing timely business insights to support strategic decision-making.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare monthly MIS, business performance reports, and financial dashboards for management.
• Partner with business teams to analyse revenue, operating costs, profitability, and cash flows.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Perform monthly variance analysis against budgets and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor tenant billing, rent collections, CAM recoveries, utility recoveries, deposits, and receivables.
• Review lease commercials from a finance perspective and ensure accurate implementation in billing and reporting.
• Track occupancy, tenant-wise revenue, ageing analysis, and collection efficiency.
• Support treasury planning, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management.
• Coordinate with the Accounts team for monthly closing, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and support statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced financial reporting.
• Support management with financial modelling and commercial evaluation for new business opportunities.

MEASURES

• Timely and accurate submission of MIS and management reports.
• Budget adherence and quality of variance analysis.
• Collection efficiency and reduction in outstanding receivables.
• Accuracy of tenant billing and revenue recognition.
• Improvement in working capital and cash flow management.
• Timely completion of budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Effectiveness of financial controls and audit compliance.
• Quality of financial insights supporting business decisions.

SKILLS

• Behavioural Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
  • High ownership and accountability.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Functional Skills:
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Business Finance and Commercial Analysis
  • Tenant Billing and Commercial Finance
  • Working Capital and Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Modelling and MIS Reporting
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Good understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and taxation.

Key attributes:
Analytical mindset + strong Excel + accounting understanding + coordination/follow-up + receivables management + investor reporting orientation.

Desired Skills

• Strong MS Excel skills – Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Query, dashboards, etc.
• Good understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Ability to analyse large volumes of financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and obtain information within strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of deliverables.
• Power BI knowledge would be an added advantage.