DGM-Business Finance Auto D2C
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We are looking for a high-agency Business Finance partner to own the financial performance of our Auto D2C Growth business (~₹1500 Cr premium).
This role will work closely with Business, Marketing, Product, Underwriting, and Leadership, driving both growth and profitability through sharp insights, structured problem-solving, and strong execution.
This is a full-stack business finance role spanning growth, cost, planning, and leadership reviews.
Key Responsibilities
1. Growth & Revenue
Own deep dives on key growth levers: demand, conversion, ATS, add-ons
Identify gaps and opportunities to unlock growth
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Partner with Marketing, Product, Presales, and UW on experiments and execution
2. Lifecycle & Retention
Track and improve renewal rates and retention cohorts
Drive lifecycle optimization across pricing, product, and engagement
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Build visibility into customer-level profitability
3. Cost & Unit Economics
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Drive efficiency across key cost heads:
Marketing (~₹200–250 Cr)
Pre-sales / assisted channels
UW tech, PG & PI costs
Improve unit economics and underwriting profitability
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Support growth vs profitability trade-offs
4. Planning & Performance
Own AOP, forecasts, and monthly outlooks
Track YoY growth, run-rate, and variance vs plan
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Link input metrics to P&L outcomes
5. Reviews & Leadership Communication
Drive weekly, monthly (MBR), and quarterly reviews
Lead performance discussions with Business Head and leadership
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Convert data into clear, actionable insights
6. Initiatives & Governance
Track OKRs and key business initiatives
Ensure execution discipline and measurable impact
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Act as a central anchor across cross-functional teams
7. Analytics & Decision Support
Build deep understanding of funnels, drivers, and metrics
Highlight risks, trends, and opportunities
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Support decisions through scenario analysis and structured thinking
8.Automation & Efficiency
Drive automation of reporting and dashboards
Improve speed, accuracy, and scalability of processes
Partner with data/product teams to strengthen finance data infrastructure
Experience
6–8 years in Business Finance / FP&A / Growth Finance
Background in D2C / Fintech / Marketplace / Insurance / high-growth startups
Experience in fast-paced, high-ownership roles
Skills
Strong business acumen and problem-solving
Understanding of growth funnels, unit economics, and P&L
Solid financial modelling and analytical capability
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes
Mindset
High ownership and accountability
Sharp, structured, and execution-focused
Comfortable working with senior leadership
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Balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution