Industry : Education / Teaching / Training

Category : Consulting

Skills : Corporate Strategy, Planning, Business planning, analysis, analytics, strategy, business expansion, acquisition, product launch, M&A, mergers, due diligence, forecasting, AOP, annual operating plan, costing, KRA, KPI, new business

Job Description : Our client is looking for a Head of Strategy & Planning, based out of Delhi NCR.

Client Details :

Our client is a global brand in the education sector with a diverse product portfolio. Their growth has been enormous in the last decade. To sustain this rate of growth, they are currently looking for a Head - Corporate Strategy and Planning, to be based out of Delhi NCR.

Description :

- Developing and reviewing business plans, identifying new opportunities and providing assistance in formulating a strategic view of the business

- Assessment of demand & supply position in key markets / Trends in prices and appreciation potential in markets of interests / Competitor development

- Co-ordinating with various external agencies to assess market potential, product developments, pricing strategy and mechanisms by location, product and customer as well as competitor related inputs

- Managing due diligence in preparation for negotiation process: create, restructure detailed financial models

- Facilitating the preparation of the annual budgets by the budgeting committee, performing necessary analysis in co-ordination with Finance group

- Developing innovative practices and methodologies to expand / develop business

- Liaise with Heads to collect market related inputs for product conceptualization

- Summarizing and presenting findings along with recommendations to the concept development task force

- Conducting research on industry standards for performance calculations and implement conforming techniques

BEHAVIORS :

Displaying Entrepreneurial Spirit :

- Exudes a high level of energy and commitment in all tasks. Seeks, accepts and creates plans of action to implement stretch goals

- Demonstrates confidence and conviction in ambiguous situations; perseveres despite setbacks & challenges

- Brings bold and fresh ideas; facilitates the team to generate fresh and innovative ideas

- Takes calculated risks backed with data to implement goals; thinks through potential contingencies

Achieving Business Success :

- Displays an understanding of the business, the market and implications for own function/team

- Analyses information and gives recommendations for the function/team

- Controls and monitors revenue and expenses; builds cost efficiency and allocates resources wisely

- Is flexible, adapts and responds to changing business direction.

- Manages the implementation of systems and processes effectively

- Monitors compliance to systems; seeks feedback and ensures their improvement

Building Collaborative Relationships :

- Establishes and builds a network of contacts - peers and external counterparts

- Demonstrates sensitivity, humility and respect when dealing with others

- Works collaboratively in cross functional teams; shares information with others and challenges constructively for achieving team success

- Facilitates handling of team conflicts and encourages teamwork

- Reviews monitors and provides feedback regarding relationships with partners against defined expectations

Profile :

- You have an MBA (Finance) with minimum of 6-7 years of experience

- You have strong analytical skills with experience in presenting to senior stakeholders and production of comprehensive MIS

- You are a mature individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Job Offer :

- Opportunity to associate with an excellent brand

- Opportunity to directly work with the CXOs and get group-wide exposure

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