LEAD - GROUP STRATEGY & PLANNING

Department: Strategy & Planning / Corporate Strategy
Function: Strategic Planning, Business Planning & Performance Management
Experience: 10+ Years

Role Objective

The Lead - Group Strategy & Planning will provide strategic and operational support for the development and execution of the organizations long-term business strategy and Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

The role will support periodic business reviews, strategic performance tracking, enterprise risk management, market and competitor analysis, and identification of key opportunities, threats, risks and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning

- Support the formulation of long-term business strategy in alignment with organizational vision and objectives.
- Conduct research and analysis of industry trends, technological developments, competitor strategies and market dynamics.
- Identify potential market opportunities and threats through structured market and industry analysis.
- Assess the internal business workplace to identify competitive strengths and weaknesses.
- Support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities at the organizational level.
- Support development of a 3-year strategic plan through strategic initiatives and operational actions.
- Support preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) based on the strategic plan.
- Assist in cascading annual business goals and objectives across relevant levels of the organization.

2. Business Planning & Performance Reviews

- Support quarterly updates of the Enterprise Risk Register and track identified risk-mitigation actions.
- Coordinate and support Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs).
- Develop structured presentation formats, dashboards and data presentations for business reviews.
- Ensure timely and accurate collection and consolidation of business performance data.
- Coordinate with relevant business and functional leaders for effective participation in review meetings.




- Track action points and agreed deliverables arising from business reviews.
- Conduct systematic follow-ups to ensure timely closure of agreed actions.
- Highlight significant risks, opportunities, deviations or delays that may impact strategic objectives or the AOP.

3. Business & Market Analysis

- Prepare research reports covering industry, market, competitor and technology developments.
- Analyse internal and external business factors to support management decision-making.
- Conduct financial and business analysis to support strategic initiatives.
- Develop insights from business data and present findings to senior management.
- Support evaluation of strategic initiatives through financial and operational analysis.

4. Financial Modelling

- Develop and review financial models for strategic planning and business analysis.
- Analyse financial and operational assumptions supporting strategic initiatives.
- Support scenario analysis and evaluation of business opportunities.
- Present financial insights and implications to senior stakeholders.

5. Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for strategic planning and business review activities.
- Work with senior management and business leaders to obtain required information and drive action closure.
- Coordinate with external consultants, market research agencies, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders when required.
- Maintain effective communication across functions to ensure timely execution of planning and review activities.

Key Performance Indicators

- Timely completion of annual Strategic Planning and AOP exercises.




- Timely preparation and submission of strategic and market research reports.
- Adherence to the planned business review calendar.
- Timely updates of the Enterprise Risk Register.
- Effective tracking and closure of action points arising from business reviews.
- Accuracy and quality of management reports and presentations.
- Timely identification and escalation of strategic risks, opportunities and deviations.

Education Qualification

- Graduate degree in Engineering, Science or a relevant discipline.
- Full-time MBA, preferably in Strategy or Finance , from a reputed institution.
- Strong academic performance preferred.

Experience

- 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience in strategic planning, business planning or corporate strategy is preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience in financial modelling is essential .
- Experience in a large-scale manufacturing organization is preferred.
- Experience in the metallurgical or related industrial sector will be an advantage.

Technical & Functional Skills

- Strategic Planning
- Business Planning & AOP
- Financial Modelling
- Market & Competitor Analysis
- Business Performance Analysis
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Management Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Presentation & Business Communication
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets
- ERP knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Organization and planning
- Achievement orientation
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Self-control and professionalism
- Situational awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders

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📌 LEAD - GROUP STRATEGY & PLANNING (Kolkata)
🏢 Estalvis Advisors
📍 Kolkata