Vegrow - Finance Business Partner - CA

Company Description:

- Vegrow operates in the fresh fruits sector, targeting an addressable market of $60 billion.

- As a tech-driven platform, Vegrow partners with farmers, aggregates supply, and serves organized demand through strategic collaborations.

- The platform simplifies farming practices, improves land utilization, and enhances overall farmer efficiency.

- Vegrow is a VC-funded startup, founded by a team of IITians passionate about agtech.

- The founding team brings experience from industry leaders like AgroStar, ITC, UrbanCompany, and Chronus, with deep expertise in both agri-input and agri-output as well as scaling tech products.

Location:

- Bangalore (Work From Office - 5 days a week).

- Role Overview: BizFin Partner (Business Finance).

- We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented BizFin Partner with 4-7 years of experience in Business Finance (BizFin) or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

- The ideal candidate should have strong financial acumen, proven financial modeling skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to drive data-backed strategic decisions.

- Early joiners are preferred, and we are open to buying out the notice period for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and profitability assessments to guide business decisions.

- Commercial Negotiations: Lead or support negotiations with both internal stakeholders and external partners to secure favorable commercial terms.

- Business Case Development: Build and assess ROI-driven business cases to support investment decisions and growth .

- Metrics Tracking: Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights for continuous improvement.

- Budgeting and Planning: Collaborate across teams to create bottom-up budgets and Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) aligned with company goals.

- MIS Reporting: Prepare and present Management Information System (MIS) reports with relevant financial insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA).

- 4-7 years of experience in Business Finance or FP&A.

- Strong in financial modeling and proficient with Excel.

- Experience working with MySQL and dashboarding tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage cross-functional teams.

- Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.

- Travel Requirements.

- 20%-30% travel within India to engage with vendors, meet customers, and understand on-ground business needs.