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Senior Manager - Business Finance at upGrad — Gurgaon

Experience6–8 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeonsite
Posted1 Oct 2026

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About upGrad

upGrad is hiring in Gurgaon in education. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.

Skills

FP&A
financial modelling
Microsoft Excel
ERP systems
financial planning
variance analysis
financial analysis
financial risk management
pricing
cost structures
profitability analysis
financial governance
financial reporting
process automation

The role

A business finance manager at an education company drives FP&A and financial modelling for study-abroad operations, performs cost and margin analysis, and uses Microsoft Excel to guide pricing, profitability, and cash-flow decisions.

Full job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven individual for the role of Senior Manager – Business Finance within our Study Abroad division. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial planning, analysis, and business partnering activities to support the division's strategic goals. This position requires 6- 8 years of relevant experience in business finance or FP&A, coupled with strong financial acumen and excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

● Own end-to-end financial planning cadence including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and monthly performance reviews with senior stakeholders.● Drive budget vs. actual variance analysis, clearly articulating key drivers, risks, and corrective actions to enable timely business decisions.● Provide detailed financial analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and other business metrics to inform strategic planning.● Proactively flag financial risks and opportunities, recommending actions to protect margins and improve cash flows.● Act as a strategic finance partner to sales, operations, and delivery teams to influence pricing, cost structures, and profitability outcomes.● Partner with controllership to ensure financial governance, accuracy, and compliance in reporting and business metrics.● Perform detailed cost and margin analysis across services, identifying areas for margin improvement.● Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time. Required

Qualification and Skills

● Professional certifications (CA, CFA).● 6 - 8 years of experience in business finance / FP&A roles.● Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, financial modelling, and ERP systems.● Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.