Associate Manager - Strategic Finance

Experience: 3 7 years

Location: Chennai

Qualification - CA/CMA

Department: Strategic Finance

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-potential Strategy & MIS professional with 35 years of relevant experience to support organizational strategy, management reporting, business analysis, and growth initiatives including mergers & acquisitions. The role requires strong analytical ability, business acumen, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Analysis

* Support development and execution of organizational strategy, annual operating plans (AOP), and long-term roadmaps.

* Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and business performance to provide insights for leadership decision-making.

* Work closely with senior leaders to track progress of key strategic initiatives and transformation programs.

* Management Information Systems (MIS)

* Prepare, automate, and maintain weekly/monthly MIS dashboards, performance reports, and KPIs for leadership teams.

* Deliver accurate and timely insights on revenue, cost, utilization, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.

* Identify data gaps and implement improvements in reporting processes.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support

Assist in target identification, financial modelling, due diligence documentation, and integration planning.

Coordinate with external consultants, finance, legal, and internal teams during the M&A lifecycle.

Prepare business cases, synergy analyses, and valuation support for potential acquisitions.

Business Performance & Governance

Track, analyse, and report progress against OKRs, KPIs, budgets, and strategic targets.

Facilitate cross-functional reviews with Business Units, Finance, HR, and Delivery teams.

Prepare executive-level presentations, board decks, and business review documents.

Skills & Competencies

* Technical & Functional

* Strong expertise in MIS, analytics, and business reporting.

* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI/Tableau.

* Understanding of financial statements, valuation methods, and due diligence processes.

* Exposure to strategy, corporate planning, or M&A within IT/Services or consulting environments.

Soft Skills

* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.

* Excellent communication, articulation, and presentation skills.

* Ability to work under tight deadlines with high accuracy.

* Stakeholder management across CXOs, finance, delivery, and business units.

Education

* CA OR CMA, or equivalent degree preferred.

* Additional certifications in analytics, strategy, or finance is a plus.*