About PhonePe:

PhonePe, founded in 2016, is one of India’s largest digital payments companies with over 600 million registered users. Apart from being a leading digital payments app, PhonePe is expanding in financial products, insurance, lending, wealth management, and new-age consumer technologies like Pincode (hyperlocal e-commerce) and Indus App Store (localized app store for Android).

Role Overview:

The Business Finance role will be instrumental in driving financial health, planning, analysis, and category performance at PhonePe. This role is designed for professionals with strong finance backgrounds who can blend analytical thinking with strategic execution.

Responsibilities:

• Track and ensure the health of the business while co-owning goals with category heads.
• Define the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), outlook, and OKRs for key business categories.
• Conduct reviews and highlight areas for growth and profitability improvement.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports for stakeholders while suggesting actionable insights.
• Develop complex financial models to aid decision-making in collaboration with business units.
• Forecast financial trends and business projections to support long-term growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and execute business improvement initiatives.
• Drive monthly planning, reviews, and financial closure activities effectively.

Key Technical Skills:

MS Excel, Presentation skills, Financial Modeling, Business Finance, Analytical skills, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Negotiations, Agreements & Contract Review, Ecommerce Finance, Strategic Planning

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA Finance with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in Excel and financial presentations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a team-player mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication.
• Understanding of financial trends, market patterns, and business acumen.
• Prior experience in start-ups, e-commerce, or consumer tech industries is highly preferred.
• Ability to handle business negotiations, partnerships, and alliances.
• Experience in agreements, contracts, and operational finance management.

Culture at PhonePe:

At PhonePe, employees are empowered to take ownership from day one. The culture promotes innovation, intellectual curiosity, and rapid execution. Teams collaborate to solve complex problems, build impactful frameworks, and deliver solutions that reach millions of Indians. The company provides strong benefits and promotes inclusivity, ensuring employees feel valued and supported in their career and personal life.