EA & BA to Business Head

MTC Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group in Chennai seeks an Executive Assistant & Business Analyst to support the Business Head. This role focuses on strategic business analysis, project oversight, and financial insights while preparing business reviews and presentations. Ideal candidates should have an MBA from a top institution and 4–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in steel or manufacturing. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential, alongside proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.

Qualifications

• MBA from a Tier-1 Institute (IIM, ISB, XLRI, or equivalent).
• 4–8 years of experience in a EA & Business Analyst / Strategy / Consulting role.
• Prior experience in steel, metals, manufacturing, or infrastructure industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business reviews, dashboards, and performance trackers.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting processes.
• Prepare business cases, investment decks, and board presentations.
• Attend key internal and external meetings with the Business Head.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial insights

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

AI skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Power BI/Tableau

Education

MBA from a Tier-1 Institute

Engineering degree in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Production

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Designation: Executive Assistant & Business Analyst to Business Head.

Location: Kilpauk, Chennai.

Reports to: Business Head.

Role Overview

The EA & BA to the Business Head will function as a strategic business analyst and trusted advisor, providing high-impact support across business verticals. This role is not administrative, but focused on data-driven decision support, business performance analysis, project execution oversight, and preparation of board-level insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the steel and manufacturing industry, financial acumen, and the ability to distil complex business information into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Analysis & Strategy Support
• Prepare business reviews, dashboards, and performance trackers for the Business Head
• Conduct market, competitor, and internal benchmarking analysis
• Identify strategic and operational risks and provide recommendations
• Drive analysis on new business opportunities, M&A, expansion, and diversification
• Financial and Operational Insights
• Partner with finance and operations teams to track KPIs, EBITDA drivers, cost structures, and margin analysis
• Analyze sales, procurement, plant efficiency, and logistics data
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting processes
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Track progress of strategic initiatives driven by the Business Head
• Ensure interdepartmental alignment for critical projects
• Drive follow-ups and ensure timely execution on Business Head’s directives
• Decision Support & Presentation
• Prepare business cases, investment decks, and board presentations
• Assist in preparing communication material for investors, government, and key stakeholders
• Stakeholder & Meeting Management
• Attend key internal and external meetings alongside the Business Head, capturing action points and ensuring execution
• Liaise with CXOs, plant heads, and external partners on behalf of the Business Head
• Represent Business Head’s office in strategic discussions as required

Required Qualification & Skills

• MBA from a Tier-1 Institute (IIM, ISB, XLRI, or equivalent)
• Engineering background (preferably in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Production) is a strong plus
• Work Experience: 4–8 years of experience in a EA & Business Analyst / Strategy / Consulting role
• Prior experience in steel, metals, manufacturing, or infrastructure industries preferred
• Exposure to C‑Suite stakeholder management and board-level reporting
• AI skills – Chat GPT, etc.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Executive-level communication (written and verbal).
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI/Tableau.
• Strategic thinker with deep business intuition.
• Strong ownership, discretion, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.