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 / CA Relevant Experience: - - 12-14 years of professional experience, preferably in steel or related industries/ top tier consulting firms - Proven middle management/ leadership accomplishments