Program Manager – Finance/Corporate Development & Strategy – CEO’s Office Talent Toppers

The Corporate Institute; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Program Manager in the CEO’s Office to join the finance, corporate development and strategy team. You will build investor-grade financial models, craft board and fundraising narratives, and drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Finance/CorpDev background from investment banking, a PE/VC fund, or late-stage growth startup, and are eager to operate closer to business decisions in a fast-scaling EV

Qualifications

• 4–9 years in finance and corporate development roles.
• Experience at investment bank, PE/VC fund, or late-stage growth startup preferred.
• Exposure to fundraising processes, board reporting, or M&A/strategic transactions is a strong plus.
• Strong modeling and ability to translate data into board/investor insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, unit economics) for fundraising and board reporting.
• Develop investor-facing pitch decks and narratives illustrating growth strategy and margins.
• Support corporate development including fundraising, due diligence, and potential M&A/partnership evaluations.
• Track company performance against KPIs and flag risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Translate operational data into board- and investor-ready insights with cross-functional partners.
• Apply accounting standards to ensure outputs are audit-ready.
• Prepare board materials and investor updates on short turnaround.
• Drive special projects for the CEO’s office across finance, strategy, and operations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investor pitch decks

Accounting standards

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion & ownership

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

MBA (top-tier institute)

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

CA (Chartered Accountant, First Attempt Clear) strongly preferred

About the Role:

Our Client is looking for a Program Manager in the CEO’s Office to work at the intersection of finance, corporate development, and strategy. This is a high-visibility role for someone who can move fluidly between building investor-grade financial models, shaping board and fundraise narratives, and supporting strategic and corporate development initiatives – all while working directly with senior leadership.

This role suits someone with a strong finance/corpdev foundation from investment banking, a fund, or a late-stage growth startup, who is now looking to operate closer to business decision-making in a fast-scaling EV manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• – Build and maintain financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, unit economics) to support fundraising, board reporting, and strategic decision‑making.
• – Develop investor‑facing pitch decks and narratives – articulating growth strategy, margin trajectory, and competitive positioning.
• – Support corporate development efforts including fundraise processes, potential M&A/partnership evaluation, and due diligence coordination.
• – Track and interpret company performance against financial and operating KPIs; flag risks and opportunities to leadership.
• – Partner with Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to translate operational data (e.g., cost structures, commodity/input pricing, scheme provisioning) into board‑ and investor‑ready insights.
• – Apply working knowledge of accounting standards to ensure financial outputs are technically sound and audit‑consistent.
• – Prepare board meeting materials, investor updates, and ad hoc strategic analyses on short turnaround.
• – Drive special projects assigned by the CEO’s office, often cutting across finance, strategy, and operations.

Candidate Profile:

Experience:

• – 4 – 9 years in a combination of finance and corporate development roles.
• – Prior experience at an investment bank, PE/VC fund, or late‑stage growth startup (Series C+) preferred.
• – Exposure to fundraising processes, board reporting, or M&A/strategic transactions is a strong plus.

Skills:

• – Strong financial modeling ability – comfortable building models from scratch, not just editing templates.
• – Proven experience creating polished, persuasive investor/board pitch decks.
• – Working understanding of accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP) sufficient to sanity‑check financial outputs.
• – Sharp analytical and problem‑structuring skills; comfortable with ambiguity.
• – Excellent written and verbal communication – able to translate complex data into a clear narrative.
• – High ownership and discretion; comfortable operating close to leadership on sensitive matters.

Qualifications:

• – CA (Chartered Accountant) strongly preferred; MBA from a top‑tier institute also considered.
• – Advanced Excel/financial modeling proficiency required; familiarity with SAP/ERP systems is a plus.