Manager - Business Finance

About the Team   Did you know Meesho helped 9 million women start businesses with zero investment? Our Finance team has a key role to play in making a difference for the better in 9 million lives. Here’s your chance to be a part of this great impact!😎   As Business Finance Manager, you will be one among the 50+ professionals working in domains such as Financial Reporting, Finance Operations, Business Finance, Treasury Management and Taxation. The team consists of Chartered Accountants, Business experts and Engineers, who have previously worked for internationally renowned organisations.    Our team believes in working hard and partying harder. We organise team trivia nights, board game marathons, and other fun events to foster our team spirit 💥.   About the Role   Let’s get financially responsible!   As Business Finance Manager, you will tell us how and where to spend our money.    Plus, you will also manage business development activities according to a financial plan. You will modify financial plans and budget amounts based on the changes in business plans. You will also provide financial support and advice to management in closing business deals

What you will do

• Work closely with specific business units and actively participate in their operations
• Provide various business units insights from the finance side
• Jointly own the OKRs of the respective business units and build an AOP to achieve them 
• Develop financial plans along with various business and technology teams with a ‘bottom-up’ approach 
• Review the plans vs. actuals on a regular basis
• Do an in-depth analysis of variance and communicate the same to create visibility and enable planning of actionable 
• Track and measure key financial and business metrics for respective businesses.
• Complete account-level month-end closing reviews, procedures, and corrections as needed 
• Direct and oversee the overall policies, objectives, and initiatives of the revenue cycle 
• activities to optimise operations 
• Do a scenario analysis and develop business plans on product enhancement or business initiatives and present them to top management
• Handle ad hoc requests and problem-solving with a short turnaround time 
• Supplement ad hoc requests with appropriate analysis and comments to support decision making 
• Participate and drive standardisation automation projects for process efficiency 
• Conduct periodic meetings with direct reports 

What you will need

• 4 to 6 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant or a Master’s degree in Financial Management
• Should have 3+ years of experience in Business Finance
• Strong analytical rigour and problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office 
• Proven ability to form strong collaborations with stakeholders

About us 

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.

Curious about life at Meesho? Explore our Glassdoor - our people have a lot to say and they've helped us become a loved workplace in India.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone — Meesho (Meri Shop) started with a single idea in mind: to be an e-commerce destination for Indian consumers and to enable small businesses to succeed online.

We provide our sellers with benefits such as zero commission and affordable shipping solutions in the market. Today, sellers nationwide are growing their businesses by tapping into Meesho’s large and diverse customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, and pan-India logistics network through trusted third-party partners.

Affordable, relatable merchandise that mirrors local markets has helped us connect with internet users and serve customers across urban, semi-urban, and rural India. Our unique business model and continuous innovation have established us as a part of India’s e-commerce ecosystem.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent.

Total rewards at Meesho comprise a comprehensive set of elements — monetary, non-monetary, tangible, and intangible. Our 9 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate, influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals and processes like “Problem First Mindset,” “Listen or Die,” our Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, and Continuous Performance Management embody these principles.

We offer competitive compensation — both cash and equity-based — tailored to job roles, individual experience, and skill, along with employee-centric benefits and a supportive work environment. Our holistic wellness program, MeeCare, includes benefits across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness. This includes extensive medical insurance for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and fitness-related perks.

To support work-life balance, we offer generous leave policies, parental support, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through personalized recognition, gratitude for stretched work, and engaging activities, we promote employee delight at the workplace. Additional benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefit plans further enrich the Meesho experience.

At Meesho, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where every individual can thrive. In compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, we uphold the following principles:

• Equal Opportunity: We ensure that employment opportunities are never denied on the grounds of disability if the candidate is otherwise competent to perform the job.

• Accessible Workplace: Our facilities are designed to be fully accessible, with amenities and assistive devices provided to support differently abled individuals in their work.

• Inclusive Hiring Process: We adopt a transparent and non-discriminatory selection process, including providing application forms in alternate formats and offering reasonable accommodations during interviews upon request.

• Career Growth: We provide adequate training post-recruitment and pre-promotion, with training materials available in accessible formats to enable equal career progression.

• Support & Confidentiality: A dedicated liaison officer/committee addresses concerns and grievances, while maintaining strict confidentiality of disability-related information.

• Awareness & Inclusion: We conduct awareness programs to promote a culture of inclusivity across the organization.

Meesho welcomes applicants and employees of all abilities and is dedicated to fostering an environment where differently abled persons can achieve their full potential.

Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/