Head Business Strategy

Roles & Responsibilities: -1. Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies aligned with the company's long-term vision and objectives, ensuring optimal resource allocation and competitive positioning.2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster effective coordination and communication across various departments, aligning business initiatives and driving synergies to achieve organizational goals.3. Data-Driven Insights: Leverage strong analytical skills and numerical acumen to gather, analyze, and interpret data, providing data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making.4. Leadership and Mentorship: Demonstrate proven middle management and leadership abilities, guiding and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact business outcomes.Critical Tasks (Key Activities) :-- Cash flow assessment & capital structure – Lead and support fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the organization’s Treasury & Finance departments- Develop cash-flow projections for the organization & evaluate funding options including equity, debt & other instruments- Proficiency in evaluating and interpreting key financial ratios & liquidity management- Develop understanding of the economics of Strategic Projects (Capex, EBITDA, Working Capital requirement, IRR etc.) and impact on the cash-flow for the organization- Evaluate funding options, coordinate due diligence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives and capital requirements.- Monitor progress of fundraising campaigns and maintain relations with key investors to promote long-term strategic funding partnerships- Act as a SPOC for both parent companies and align on the objectives & key fund raise philosophy- Strategic Projects –- In collaboration with organization’s PMO team, oversee tracking of strategic and operational projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.- Analyze project timelines, budgets, and expenditures, directly assessing their impact on company cash flows and overall financial health.- Communicate progress reports and cash flow impact analyses to senior management, recommending corrective actions to address deviations and maximize resource efficiency.- Market & Competition –- Provide regular, actionable market intelligence updates by monitoring industry trends, competitive activities, and regulatory changes.- Develop and present strategic recommendations to address competitive threats and identify business growth opportunities.- Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer and business units to refine competitive strategies, ensuring the organization maintains and enhances its market leadership position.Support activities:- Mergers & Acquisitions –- Support activities pertaining to end-to-end M&A lifecycle including target identification, evaluation, deal structuring, negotiation, and integration planning.- Collaborate closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and operational teams to conduct due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and synergy assessment.- Support strategic inorganic growth by sourcing acquisition opportunities aligned with corporate strategy, preparing investment cases, and facilitating seamless post-merger integration to maximize shareholder value and business performance.- Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the Chief Strategy Officer and executive committee regarding M&A pipeline and transaction status.- Cost optimization –- Support identification & implementation of cost optimization initiatives across business units by analyzing existing cost structures, operational efficiencies, and vendor contracts- Partner with finance and performance management teams to develop actionable plans aimed at reducing costs while maintaining or improving service quality and performance.- Track outcomes of cost-saving measures and report their impact on profitability and cash flow to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to institutionalize cost discipline and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.Education Qualification & Certifications:MBA from any of the Top 10 B-Schools / CARelevant Experience: -- 12-14 years of professional experience, preferably in steel or related industries/ top tier consulting firms- Proven middle management/ leadership accomplishments