Associate Director - Business Finance

Return to jobs listAssociate Director - Business FinanceJob type: Full Time · Department: Finance · Work type: On-SiteBengaluru, Karnataka, India Job detailsApplication formAbout ACKOACKO is the protection destination for over 200 million tech-savvy families across India, protecting their families, assets and money. Launched in 2016, ACKO started by reimagining insurance, making it simple, hassle-free and customer-first. Today, our mission goes beyond that: we aim to touch the lives of 1 million users, building products that solve real-world problems with technology at the core.We are not just another insurance company, our DNA is product-tech, and our approach is bold, innovative, and digital-first. From zero commission, zero paperwork, and instant renewals to same-day claims settlements and app-based tracking, ACKO is a Welcome Change from traditional insurers.But what truly sets us apart? Our people. At ACKO, every Acker’s voice and ideas matter. We’re a vibrant, inclusive team of creators, thinkers, and doers, building products that redefine protection while ensuring each Acker grows, thrives and does meaningful work.Join us at ACKO, where bold ideas, real impact and tech-driven innovation redefine protection and peace of mind - and where YOU can make a real difference in people's lives. ACKO is a product-tech company, launched in 2016, solving real-world problems for customers, starting with insurance. And as a customer-first organization serving the digitally-savvy, ACKO’s value proposition of ‘Welcome Change’ focuses on offerings that make insurance simple and hassle-free! With features such as zero commission, zero paperwork, instant renewal, same-day claim settlements, and app-based updates on claims, ACKO is a 'Welcome Change' from traditional insurers.Having said that, we are not just another conventional insurance firm, or the people consulted solely for "claims”! Anchored in a tech-centric philosophy, ACKO’s approach fuels innovation, empowering us to develop comprehensive products that cater to every aspect of our customers' insurance requirements. And while we are at it, we put our Ackers at the heart of everything we do. We're not your typical 9-to-5 workplace; we're a vibrant and inclusive bunch of innovators and creators making sure every Acker’s idea matters, their voice is heard, and their growth is part of our mission.About the BusinessAcko Drive, Acko Garage (via the ADSC franchise network) and Content together form Acko’s ecosystem play around the Auto D2C business – spanning organic/content-led acquisition, in-house and franchised vehicle servicing, and parts procurement. The business is being scaled aggressively, with a target of ~5x growth over the next 12–18 months, making this one of the highest-priority build-outs in D2C Business Finance.This role becomes the dedicated Business Finance owner for this cluster, replacing the outgoing incumbent, and will operate with a high degree of independence – partnering directly with business heads, the CFO office, and, where relevant, the founder.Role SummaryWe are looking for a strategic yet hands-on person to own the P&L, financial frameworks, and growth agenda for Acko Drive, Acko Garage and Content. This is not a pure reporting or MIS role – the person must be able to get into the weeds of business and operational detail (garage unit economics, content ROI, vendor contracts, franchise commercials) while also operating at a strategic altitude with senior stakeholders. Given the scale-up ambition (~5x in 12–18 months), the ideal candidate has seen both a 0-to-1 build phase and a 1-to-100 scaling phase in a prior organisation, and is comfortable driving ambiguous, cross-functional problems to closure without heavy oversight.Key ResponsibilitiesP&L Ownership – Own the monthly P&L for Acko Drive (revenue, content/SEO-linked metrics, operating costs), including accurate cost allocation between Acko Drive and the insurance verticals.Acko Garage Investment...