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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