About Scimplify
Scimplify is a science-first manufacturing company for Advanced Materials, from specialty chemicals to the building blocks of next-generation energy, life sciences and crop sciences applications. We scale process development and manufacturing as one continuous system, backed by world-class R&D infrastructure and a global network of 500+ manufacturing partners. New materials go from molecule to commercial scale in months, not years. We have teams across 5 countries and 1,000+ innovator customers in 40+ countries, and we are backed by Accel, Bertelsmann, Omnivore, Hitachi Ventures and 3one4 Capital, with over $80M raised.
Job Description
As we work towards establishing our presence globally we are looking to hire a leader to build and establish the We are looking for a dynamic Business Finance Manager to partner with business leaders in driving financial performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making. The role requires strong commercial acumen, financial controllership, and the ability to translate business drivers into financial outcomes. You will act as a bridge between Finance and Business teams, ensuring robust planning, forecasting, and execution for sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Act as the lead finance partner for business units/brands to drive growth and profitability.
- Provide actionable insights through financial modeling, variance analysis, and ROI evaluation.
- Support category/brand heads in strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and cost optimization.
Financial Planning & Controllership
- Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans.
- Ensure robust controllership, compliance, and risk management across business units.
- Monitor working capital, cash flow, and overall financial health of the portfolio.
Commercial & Supply Chain Finance
- Drive financial performance for plants, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
- Manage cost efficiencies, productivity, and operational KPIs across the value chain.
- Support vendor negotiations, procurement, and contracts from a finance perspective.
Business Reporting
- Prepare business performance reports for leadership and board reviews.
- Drive standardization of MIS, dashboards, and KPIs for effective decision-making.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with corporate governance standards.
Qualifications
- Qualified CA with relevant years of progressive experience in Business Finance / Commercial Finance / Controllership.
- Strong exposure to P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and supply chain finance.
- Experience in SAP, GST implementation, and finance transformation will be an advantage.
