Business Strategy and Finance

Top Key Pointers

• Manage Business Finance and Strategy for portfolio of subsidiaries of the group company.
• Built and manage complex financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Deep understanding of P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet dynamics.
• Translate financial and operational KPIs into strategic insights for business growth.
• Prepare apex-level monthly, quarterly, and annual actionable reporting decks for leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Create and run model at a consolidated subsidiary level for past performance (plan vs actual) and projection. This is to be for P&L, CF and funding/borrowing movement.
• Strong measurement and review of businesses assigned to the incumbent ( 2 businesses).
• Weekly and monthly cadence with the CXOs of the businesses, drive agenda, define further action steps and follow through till closure.
• Create and run model at a consolidated subsidiary level for past performance (plan vs actual) and projection. This is to be for P&L, CF and funding/borrowing movement.
• Strong measurement and review of businesses assigned to the incumbent ( 2 businesses).
• Weekly and monthly cadence with the CXOs of the businesses, drive agenda, define further action steps and follow through till closure.
• Prepare and execute key business strategy with various teams and CEOs to focus on growth and profitability of business
• Track and execute key strategic projects of management
• Monitor and validate capital budgets for the business units to ensure no slippages
• Ensure strategic/ key management initiatives are driven within tight timelines
• Develop financial plan and oversee financial budgeting and forecasting for the cable business
• Work with management to develop profit and loss plan to ensure maximized returns and profit targets
• Review profit and loss statements and cash and balance sheet to ensure the financial integrity. Also track business wise profitability on regular basis
• Review the actual results against the budgeted goals to identify and correct accounting issues and variance
• Inspect and approve all vendor contracts and account expenses of the company
• Support process improvement initiatives to achieve financial goals

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

Key Skills and Expertise:

• Business Finance / FP&A: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Financial Planning & Analysis, able to contribute to key business decisions through financial insights.
• Financial Modelling: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel, Power BI, etc.) to create forecasts, budgets, and scenario analysis.
• Reporting & Analysis: Expertise in preparing and presenting financial reports, including variance analysis, monthly financial reviews, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Annual Operating Plans: Experience in collaborating with business stakeholders to develop and implement annual operating plans (AOPs), aligning financial targets with business objectives.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Proven experience in preparing rolling forecasts, setting and revising budgets, and ensuring financial alignment with business goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Comfort with extracting and interpreting complex financial data to guide strategic decisions.
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy: High attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining financial integrity while presenting complex data clearly.

Desirable Traits:

• Strong communication skills for interaction with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with ERP and FP&A tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, or similar software) would be a plus.

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