Refex Goup - Manager - Strategy - IIM

Role Overview

The Strategy Manager will work closely with the CMD to drive group-level and business-level strategy, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This is a high-impact role involving strategic planning, performance improvement, M&A evaluation, and execution support across multiple businesses within the Group.

The role requires a strong strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability and exposure to senior leadership decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with the CMD to define and drive short-term and long-term strategic priorities for the Group and its businesses

- Lead strategy formulation, business planning, and execution tracking across operating units

- Drive operational strategy initiatives to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability

- Support M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships, including:

- Market and target evaluation

- Synergy assessment

- Financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence support

- Develop robust financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support key decisions

- Conduct market, industry, and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and risks

- Work with cross-functional and business leadership teams to ensure effective strategy execution

- Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for CMD, Board, and senior stakeholders

- Track performance against strategic KPIs and drive course corrections where required

Candidate Profile

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in strategy and operations

- Currently working with top-tier consulting firms only (e.g., MBB, Tier-1 strategy/management consulting firms)

- Strong exposure to corporate strategy, business strategy, M&A, and financial modeling

- Experience working directly with CXO / Board-level stakeholders preferred

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mandatory)

- Post-Graduate degree from IIM (PGDM / MBA - mandatory)

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong strategic thinking with execution orientation

- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills

- Excellent problem-solving and structured thinking ability

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

- Ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced, multi-business environment

- High ownership mindset with attention to detail

Note: This position offers an opportunity for top-tier consultants to transition into a corporate leadership role with direct responsibility for shaping and executing strategy at the Group level