Senior Manager-Business Finance

Date Posted:

2026-07-20

Country:

India

Location:

IN-KA-BENGALURU-008 ~ Hitech, Defence & Aerospace Park ~ HI TECH DEFENSE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Job Title: Senior Manager – Business Finance

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced finance leader to partner with business and operations teams in a high-performance manufacturing environment. The role will act as a Finance Business Partner for a key business segment, driving financial planning, performance management, cost control, and governance.

The incumbent will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, ensuring financial discipline, and strengthening internal controls, while working closely with both local and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

Lead the development and execution of Annual Operating Plans and Long-Range Financial Plans in alignment with business strategy

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial submissions in enterprise reporting systems

Partner with business leaders to translate operational plans into financial outcomes

Financial Reporting & Close Management

Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

Review and approve journal entries and financial adjustments

Analyze financial performance across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements

Deliver insightful variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and drive corrective actions

Lead balance sheet reviews and ensure integrity through timely reconciliations and issue resolution

Business Performance Management

Provide actionable financial insights on key performance indicators including cost, productivity, profitability, and working capital

Support periodic business performance reviews with senior leadership

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities and recommend improvement actions

Cost Management & Profitability

Drive cost governance across operations, ensuring alignment with business case assumptions

Monitor product costing and profitability, including transfer pricing mechanisms

Partner with operations to analyze cost variances and implement sustainable corrective measures

Capital Investment Governance

Evaluate capital expenditure proposals using financial metrics such as IRR, NPV, and payback period

Ensure alignment of capital investments with strategic and financial objectives

Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Partner with supply chain and operations teams to assess demand and supply plans and translate them into financial forecasts

Drive inventory optimization and working capital efficiency initiatives

Operational Finance Support

Participate in structured cross-functional operational review forums

Provide financial guidance to resolve operational and commercial challenges impacting performance

Compliance, Controls & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards (Indian GAAP and US GAAP)

Maintain a robust internal controls framework in line with SOX and statutory requirements

Oversee account reconciliations and ensure timely closure of open items

Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Coordinate with tax and regulatory teams on business financials.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on process improvement, standardization, and automation

Drive digital adoption to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and transparency

Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Act as a trusted finance partner to business and operational leaders

Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across regions

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team with a strong focus on capability building and succession planning

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA/ICWA)

Experience

15+ years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounting

Strong background in manufacturing finance, plant accounting, and business controlling

Experience in managing finance for multi-product or multi-business environments

Exposure to multinational organizations and global reporting frameworks preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP and US GAAP

Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and performance management

High level of analytical and problem-solving capability

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights

High standards of integrity, governance, and confidentiality

Strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational and long-term priorities

What This Role Offers

Opportunity to work in a complex, technology-driven manufacturing environment

High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders

Platform to drive transformation, efficiency, and business impact

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Benefits package includes:

Group Term Life Insurance.

Group Health Insurance.

Group Personal Accident Insurance.

Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.

Employee scholar programme.

Work life balance.

National Pension Scheme

LTA

Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India)

Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.