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Finance & Business Operations Specialist

Finance & Business Operations Specialist
(Cross-Team | Australia–India Business)

Why This Role Is Exciting
This role is ideal for someone who wants visibility across the entire business, not just one department.
You’ll work closely with the CEO, interact with teams across Australia and India, and gain hands-on exposure to finance, operations, planning, and growth strategy. The role offers meaningful responsibility, variety, and the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position over time.

Role Overview
The Finance & Business Operations Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the business is financially disciplined, operationally aligned, and prepared for growth across Australia and India.
In addition to managing finance and reporting, this role supports business operations across all departments, helps resolve cross-team challenges, and contributes to long-term planning and expansion initiatives. This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities across functions, rather than working in a single specialised role.

What You’ll Work On
Financial Management & Reporting
Manage Australian accounting operations using Xero
Prepare monthly MIS, financial reports, and dashboards for leadership
Analyze P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow and present insights
Support compliance activities including GST and BAS coordination
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Prepare and manage annual budgets
Build revenue forecasts, cost projections, and cash flow models
Support department-wise and project-wise budgeting
Track budget vs actuals and recommend improvements
Business Operations & Cross-Team Alignment
Support alignment across finance, delivery, marketing, technology, and operations
Coordinate with teams in Australia and India to ensure smooth execution
Identify risks, bottlenecks, or misalignment and flag them early
Act as a key coordination bridge between teams and the CEO
Growth & Expansion Exposure
Support business expansion and scaling initiatives
Assist with financial modeling for new services, markets, or teams
Evaluate scalability, cost impact, and revenue potential
Gain exposure to strategic planning and leadership decision-making

Who Will Thrive in This Role
Someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and responsibility
Comfortable managing multiple priorities across teams and functions
Curious about how businesses operate end-to-end
Strong communicator with cross-cultural collaboration experience
Able to balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking

Skills & Experience
Strong experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis
2–5 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or business operations
Hands-on experience with Xero accounting software
Exposure to service-based or project-based business environments
Experience in forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
Ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively

Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Management, Commerce, or a related discipline
Postgraduate or professional qualifications (preferred):
MBA in Finance, Business Analytics, or a related discipline, OR
Part-qualified or completed CMA / CFA / ACCA

Work Style & Flexibility
Flexible, adaptable, and ownership-driven
Comfortable supporting both finance and business operations
Able to shift priorities based on business needs

Work Hours & Location
Shift Timing: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (IST)
Work Mode: Mostly Remote and occasionally Hybrid

Location Preference: Kochi or Remote
(The timing enables close collaboration with Australia-based stakeholders.)

Career Growth
This role offers strong exposure and learning across finance, operations, and strategy, with a clear path to grow into a Finance Lead, Operations Manager, or Business Controller role.