Business Advisory Role - Corporate Strategy - BFS/Education

Location: Chennai

Reports to: MD

Role & Responsibilities:

- Validate key assumptions in business models, plans, and forecasts.

- Design/modify dashboards & templates for meaningful monthly BU reviews.

- Track BU KPIs, execution strategies, and highlight variances.

- Ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly business review inputs.

- Conduct success evaluation of special projects.

- Establish robust internal tracking through relevant metrics and dashboards.

- Drive annual and 5-year strategic/operating plans with CEOs/CXOs.

- Perform financial scenario/sensitivity analysis for initiatives/restructuring.

- Consolidate weekly group-level cash flows, monitor liquidity, and share MIS updates with CMD.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong business acumen, financial knowledge, and strategic thinking.

- High energy, self-driven, and able to work independently.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

- Proficient in Excel, dashboards, and digital tools.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.

Qualification & Experience:

- MBA (Finance) from Tier-1 B-School or CA.

- 2-5 years in Corporate Strategy, Consulting, CEO/MD Office, or Chief of Staff roles.

- Skilled in market/industry research, business planning, and execution tracking.