Executive Assistant to CEO

4 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Questa Search Partners Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year


We're Hiring: Executive Assistant to CEO (Strategic Role – Chennai)
Location: Chennai Experience: 6–10 years

We are looking for a
high-caliber Chartered Accountant (CA)
to join as
Executive Assistant to the CEO
— a
strategic and analytical
role that goes far beyond traditional executive support.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the top leadership team and play a key role in
business planning, financial management, and decision-making
across multiple business verticals.


About the Role

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you'll act as a
strategic business partner
, enabling the CEO to drive performance, monitor key metrics, and execute critical initiatives.

You will bring together financial insights, business analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support data-driven decisions at the highest level.


Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Business Insights

  • Collaborate with leadership on the
    Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
    and
    Long-Range Plan (LRP)
    .
  • Conduct detailed
    P&L and variance analysis
    , providing actionable insights on business performance.
  • Track and report
    key performance indicators (KPIs)
    such as revenue, margins, costs, and productivity.
  • Build and maintain
    management dashboards and trend reports
    .
  • Partner with business heads to ensure alignment of results with strategic goals.

2. Strategic Projects & CEO Office Management

  • Support the CEO in executing
    special and high-impact projects
    across the organization.
  • Gather and analyze functional reports to identify business issues and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare briefs, business updates, and pre-reads for CEO meetings.
  • Track and ensure closure of
    action points (MOM follow-ups)
    within defined timelines.

3. Reporting & Communication

  • Prepare
    Board presentations, management reports, and business review decks
    .
  • Deliver insights on
    market trends, business performance, and profitability drivers
    to aid strategic decisions.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6–10 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Experience in FP&A, Corporate Strategy, Management Reporting, or Business Planning.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Strategic / Corporate Planning roles within NBFCs, Banks, or Financial Services preferred.


Key Skills

  • Strong in
    financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis
    .
  • Expertise in
    MS Excel and PowerPoint
    ; exposure to
    Power BI / Anaplan / SQL
    preferred.
  • Experience in
    P&L analysis
    of an entire business unit or organization.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work directly with
    CXO-level leaders
    .
  • High ownership, confidentiality, and business acumen.

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