Waaree Energies - Manager - Strategic Growth/M&A - IIM/ISB/XLRI/FMS/MDI

Description:

Role Purpose:

The Sr. Manager / Manager - Strategy & Growth will be a core member of the M&A Department, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing new business opportunities that align with Waaree Energies long-term vision of becoming a diversified clean energy and power sector leader. The role demands strategic problem-solving, strong financial acumen, market intelligence, business case & planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth across renewable sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Business Vertical Development & Strategic Initiatives:

- Identify, assess, and recommend new business opportunities in renewable energy, power infrastructure, and adjacent markets.

- Conduct feasibility studies (market sizing, competitive benchmarking, financial viability) for new product categories and business verticals.

- Support inorganic growth initiatives including M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

- Prepare investment memorandums, board notes, and presentations for the management and senior leadership.

2. Market Research & Intelligence:

- Continuously monitor sectoral trends (solar, storage, transmission & distribution, EV, cables, smart meters, insulators, etc.).

- Track competitor activities, policy/regulatory changes, and global technology shifts to inform business strategy.

- Develop strategic insights and whitepapers to support executive decision-making.

3. Business Planning & Execution Support:

- Work with business units to translate strategic opportunities into actionable plans.

- Develop business models, go-to-market frameworks, and profitability analysis for new ventures.

- Track and report progress of strategic initiatives to CMDs office.

4. Leadership Support:

- Act as a thought partner, preparing structured analysis, talking points, and briefing notes.

- Coordinate cross-functional projects with finance, operations, legal, and marketing teams.

- Drive strategic reviews, internal workshops, and offsites for senior leadership.

Key Deliverables:

- Pipeline of evaluated new business opportunities aligned to Waarees diversification strategy.

- Financial Analysis of Balance Sheets, P&L statements, calculate Enterprise Value and/ or drive a right value for acquisition of M&A or Green Field Business Case.

- Detailed market intelligence reports and competitor benchmarking dashboards.

- Robust business cases with financial and operational models.

- Strategic presentations and recommendations for CMD and Board.

Qualifications:

- MBA/PGDM from a Tier-1 B-School (IIM/ISB/XLRI/FMS/MDI or equivalent) majored in Finance and Engineering Graduate (Preferable in Electrical or Renewables or Electronics Engg.)

- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or green field business development.

- Strong understanding of energy, renewables, and infrastructure sectors (preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

- Analytical excellence ability of problem solving, build financial models (Business Case), and interpret Balance Sheet, P&L statements and other financial ratios for decision making.

- Strategic mindset foresight to identify emerging opportunities and evaluate risks.

- Stakeholder management ability to work closely with CXOs and other senior leadership.

- Execution orientation converting strategies into actionable business outcomes.

- Communication & presentation skills ability to build compelling narratives for management.

- High ownership, agility, and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment.

- Delivered strategic outcomes under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations with direct exposure to top management