Job Description

General Manager – Strategy & Business Finance


Job Title: General Manager – Strategy & Business Finance
Experience: – years
Qualification: MBA (Tier / Tier ) + Working knowledge of Accounting


Industry Preference: Publishing / Education / Content-led / Digital businesses
Location: [Delhi/Gurgaon]
Reporting To: CFO


Role Overview


The General Manager – Strategy & Business Finance will act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving business growth, financial rigour, and informed decision-making. The role requires deep analytical skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations. The position also demands hands-on expertise in planning, forecasting, MIS, and business performance management, with an added working knowledge of accounting and financial controls.


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Business Planning
  • Lead evaluation of new business models, digital initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities.

  • Prepare detailed business cases, investment proposals, ROI analysis, and feasibility assessments.

  • Support long-term strategy development and lead cross-functional strategic review cycles.

  • Analyse market trends, competitive movements, customer behaviours, and portfolio profitability.
  • Business Performance & Commercial Insights
  • Own performance tracking across product lines, channels, and business units.

  • Drive variance analysis, revenue/cost diagnostics, and scenario modelling.

  • Identify opportunities for margin expansion, pricing optimisation, and cost efficiency.

  • Partner with Sales, Editorial, Marketing & Operations to align business plans with financial targets.
  • Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Lead the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning.

  • Build and refine financial models for revenue, gross margin, cost structures, cash flow, and profitability.

  • Ensure assumptions are validated with functional heads and aligned to strategy.

  • Drive planning discipline, governance, and data consistency across teams.
  • Management Reporting & Executive Communication
  • Deliver high-impact presentations for management committees, global reviews, and Board updates.

  • Build automated dashboards and MIS using Power BI for real-time visibility of business KPIs.

  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all business finance reporting.

  • Communicate insights with clear storytelling and actionable recommendations.
  • Accounting Linkages & Financial Controls
  • Apply working knowledge of accounting principles to interpret financial statements, provisions, accruals, and capex/opex classification.

  • Collaborate with Controllership to ensure accurate month-end close, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.

  • Strengthen internal controls, data integrity, and compliance across FP&A processes.

  • Ensure strategic projects adhere to accounting policies, risk guidelines, and audit requirements.
  • Systems, Process Improvements & Automation
  • Work extensively on SAP (FI/CO), Power BI, and Excel for data extraction, modelling, and reporting.

  • Drive automation of planning cycles, dashboards, templates, and reporting frameworks.

  • Standardize planning processes and improve efficiency through better tools and workflows.

    • Required Skills & Competencies


    Technical Skills

  • Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.

  • Exceptional PowerPoint & presentation design skills — ability to craft executive-level narratives.

  • Proficiency in Power BI (DAX, data modelling, dashboarding).

  • Working knowledge of SAP (FI/CO or equivalent).

  • Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, automation, scenario modelling).

  • Working knowledge of accounting, financial statements, and internal controls.

    • Behavioural Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.

  • Influential communicator with excellent stakeholder management.

  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving orientation.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.

  • Collaborative, proactive, and outcome-driven leadership style.

    • Preferred Background

  • MBA from a Tier or Tier institute.

  • – years of relevant experience across Strategy, FP&A, Business Finance, or Commercial roles.

  • Exposure to Publishing, Education, Digital Content, or Media industries preferred.

  • Experience in global or matrix organisations is an advantage.

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