- CA Industrial Trainee Role Overview The CA Industrial Trainee will support the Corporate Strategy & Planning function, working on both short-term execution priorities and long-term strategic roadmap initiatives.

This role offers exposure to high-visibility, high-impact projects spanning daily business performance management, sale planning, annual operating plans, business development, and new business model ideation. The trainee will work cross-functionally with Finance, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Category teams — gaining a holistic understanding of how a large-scale enterprise is planned, optimized, and scaled.

Key Responsibilities

- Support preparation and execution of Annual Operating Plans (AOP), long-term strategic roadmaps, and leadership business reviews.
- Drive daily and weekly performance tracking, identifying deviations from targets and recommending corrective interventions.
- Participate in business development initiatives, including market research, opportunity evaluation, and stakeholder presentations.
- Contribute to sale planning, revenue forecasting, demand planning, and margin optimization initiatives.
- Evaluate promotional and coupon strategies through ROI analysis and marketing effectiveness assessment.
- Build financial models, scenario analyses, and structured business cases for new initiatives and emerging business models.
- Develop dashboards, MIS reports, and structured leadership presentations with clear storytelling and data-backed insights.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and industry research to inform strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align operational execution with strategic priorities.

Must-Have Skills




- Robust financial and business acumen with the ability to connect numbers to strategic outcomes.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis) and PowerPoint (structured storytelling).
- Structured problem-solving ability with comfort in ambiguity and first principles thinking.
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret large datasets and derive actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced workplace.

Nice-to-Have Skills
- Prior exposure to strategy, consulting, FP&A;, or business planning roles.
- Familiarity with e-commerce, consumer internet, or retail business models.
- Understanding of unit economics, cohort analysis, contribution margins, CAC/LTV frameworks.
- Basic knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience building financial models or evaluating investment cases.

Qualifications

- Pursuing CA — cleared IPCC/Intermediate.
- Eligible for Industrial Training as per ICAI guidelines.
- Strong academic track record with demonstrated analytical excellence and interest in strategy & general management.

Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives that directly influence growth and profitability.
- End-to-end exposure to planning cycles — from daily operational reviews to multi-year strategic roadmaps.
- Cross-functional visibility across all core business functions.
- Accelerated learning curve with mentorship from senior strategy leaders.
- Competitive stipend and a strong launchpad for careers in consulting, corporate strategy, business finance, or general management

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