Description : Role Overview :
The AVP - Strategic Finance & Planning will be a critical part of the core management team, responsible for driving the company's financial strategy, long-range planning, and capital allocation decisions.
This role requires a blend of top-tier financial acumen, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner directly with the CEO and functional heads to accelerate growth and profitability.
Key Strategy & Planning :
- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process, establishing challenging yet achievable financial targets.
- Develop and maintain the long-range financial model (3-5 years) to support strategic decision-making, fundraising, and new business initiatives.
- Drive detailed P&L analysis, variance reporting, and deep-dive analysis on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify growth drivers and areas for cost optimization.
Business Partnership & Decision Support :
Act as the primary financial partner to two or more functional leaders (e.g., Marketing, Product, Operations), providing them with data-driven insights to manage their budgets and operational efficiency.Evaluate the financial viability of new product launches, expansion into new markets, and large-scale capital expenditure projects (ROI analysis).Investor Relations & Fundraising :
Manage the preparation of board materials, investor decks, and financial presentations for both internal stakeholders and external investors.Lead due diligence efforts and financial modeling during potential fundraising rounds (Equity / Debt).Process Excellence :
Implement best-in-class financial processes, tools, and systems to scale the FP&A function in a hyper-growth environment.Ideal Candidate Profile :
Education : Full-Time MBA from a Tier-1 B-School (IIMs, ISB, XLRI, FMS, MDI, etc.)
Experience : 6-10 years of total professional experience, with a significant portion in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or Corporate Strategy / FP&A in a top-tier firm.
Skills :
Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills.Proven ability to work with large, complex datasets and translate them into simple, actionable business insights.Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, comfortable presenting to the C-suite and Board.High ownership, proactive mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment(ref : iimjobs.com)