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Job Summary: The Associate – Business Finance will support the financial planning, pricing strategy, new location evaluation and strategic analysis functions of the company. This role will work closely with the Assistant Vice President – Business & Strategic Finance and cross-functional teams to drive disciplined financial planning, robust unit economics, and data-driven decision making across locations. This is a high-ownership analytical role suited for someone who wants exposure to real estate financial modelling, capex-heavy business planning, and structured growth in a fast-scaling platform preparing for institutional capital and long-term listing readiness.Key Responsibilities:1. Pricing & Yield Optimization• Conduct competitor benchmarking and market pricing analysis• Build pricing models across product categories• Analyze demand trends, occupancy data and pricing elasticity• Recommend pricing adjustments aligned to occupancy targets and profitability goals2. Location & Capex Financial Evaluation• Build and maintain financial models for:o New center rolloutso Expansion within existing centerso Asset-light / asset-heavy structures• Support evaluation of lease terms, revenue assumptions, capex deployment, and payback periods• Assist in IRR, ROI, and break-even analysis for new projects• Work with Projects and Operations teams to validate cost and revenue assumptions3. Financial Planning & Performance Tracking• Support preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and periodic MIS• Assist in variance analysis (budget vs actual vs forecast) across locations• Track key financial metrics: occupancy, revenue per seat, contribution margin, capex recovery, EBITDA• Prepare monthly performance dashboards for leadership review• Support working capital tracking and project-level cash flow monitoring4. Business Analytics & Market Intelligence• Support research on commercial real estate trends, supply pipeline, rental benchmarks, and flex space economics• Build structured databases for competitor pricing and unit economics• Assist in preparation of internal strategy notes and financial analysis for leadershipQualifications:• CA / CA Inter / MBA (Finance) / CFA Level 1 preferred• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, financial modelling, real estate finance, or corporate finance• Experience in asset-heavy industries such as real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, manufacturing, or warehousing preferredCompetencies:• Strong analytical orientation with commercial understanding• Structured thinker with attention to detail• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders (Projects, Sales, Operations, Finance)• Ownership mindset with curiosity to understand business drivers• Comfort operating in a fast-scaling, multi-location environmentTechnical Skills:• Strong financial modelling skills (3-statement modelling, IRR, sensitivity analysis)• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, scenario analysis)• Familiarity with ERP systems and MIS tools preferredCollaboration and communication: Proactive collaboration with finance teams, internal departments, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless treasury operations, strong controls, and compliance adherence.How the role Interact with other teams or Individuals: Ensure effective communication and coordination between different cross functional teams to align the accounts and finance function with overall business goals.