Manager/Sr Analyst - Management Consulting

Mercados Energy Markets; Jabalpur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercados Energy Markets in Jabalpur seeks an experienced Expert – Budget & Planning to support financial planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring for power sector utilities/projects. The role covers budgets, forecasts, and regulatory submissions, with travel to pursue opportunities.

The candidate should have 5+ years in financial management within the power sector, with an engineering degree and MBA/CA qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of power sector cost structures and tariff frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Advanced MS Excel and financial tools.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (SERC/CERC).

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of ARR, business plans, and budget documents.
• Develop short- and long-term financial plans and projections.
• Analyze cost structures, expenditure trends, and performance.
• Support tariff-related financial models and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor budget utilization and variance analysis.
• Assist in CAPEX and OPEX plans and justifications.
• Coordinate with finance, technical, and regulatory teams for data.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

MS Excel

Education

Engg. + MBA (Finance)

CA (ICAI)

Job description

A. About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Expert – Budget & Planning’ to support financial planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring activities for power sector utilities/projects. The role involves preparation of budgets, financial projections, analysis of cost structures, and supporting regulatory and operational decision-making.

B. Detailed expectations from the role:

• Lead preparation of Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR), business plans, and budget documents.
• Develop and review short-term and long-term financial plans and projections.
• Analyze cost structures, expenditure trends, and financial performance of utilities/projects.
• Support preparation of tariff-related financial models and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor budget utilization, variance analysis, and financial performance indicators.
• Assist in preparation of CAPEX and OPEX plans and their justification
• Coordinate with finance, technical, and regulatory teams for data collection and validation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and financial planning standards.

C. Required Skill Set:

• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of power sector cost structures and tariff frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial tools.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements (SERC/CERC).
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

D. Experience and Education:

• At least 5 years of experience in the power sector in Financial management/ Budgeting and planning with any Central/ State Govt. Utility
• Engineering Graduate with MBA/ PGDM / PGDBM (equivalent to MBA) (with Finance electives/ Finance specialization) from a recognized Institute/ University OR a Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI.

E. Location:

• Base location shall be Jabalpur. However, the role would require the applicant to undertake travel for pursuing various opportunities.

F. Remuneration Structure:

• We offer a motivation based and competitive reward package.