Preferred Skills & knowledge
- 5+ years of progressive experience in CEO Office, Business Strategy, Commercial Operations, Management Consulting, Business Excellence, Program Management, or Corporate Planning.
- Proven experience working directly with CXOs, Founders, Managing Directors, or Senior Leadership Teams.
- Hands-on exposure to commercial operations, budgeting, financial planning, MIS reporting, business analytics, and cross-functional project management.
- Experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Consumer Products, or other fast-growing organizations will be preferred.
- Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives, business transformation projects, and organizational performance improvements.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business vision into actionable execution plans.
- Excellent understanding of commercial operations, procurement workflows, purchase orders (POs), invoicing processes, vendor management, and financial controls.
- Sound knowledge of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, business financials, cost optimization, and profitability analysis.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret financial and operational data to support executive decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Power Query, and data visualization tools.
- Expertise in preparing executive dashboards, MIS reports, KPI scorecards, and business performance reviews.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with attention to detail.
- Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality while handling sensitive business information.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities & Key Tasks
1. Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO Strategy, Analytics & Commercial Excellence
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO by providing business insights, commercial intelligence, and data-driven recommendations.
- Support strategic planning, business expansion, partnerships, investments, and commercial initiatives.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, financial analysis, and feasibility studies to support executive decision-making.
- Develop executive dashboards, KPI reports, MIS, and business performance analytics.
- Prepare executive briefs, board presentations, business cases, strategic reports, and management review documents.
- Monitor the execution of strategic priorities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
2. CEO Office Management
- Act as the central coordination point for the CEO's strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Drive follow-ups on key action items discussed during leadership meetings and ensure timely execution.
- Monitor critical business priorities, prepare status updates, and elevate risks or delays proactively.
- Maintain complete confidentiality while managing sensitive organizational information, business negotiations, and leadership communications.
- Represent the CEO in meetings wherever required and ensure effective communication across departments.
3. Commercial Governance & Business Operations
- Oversee commercial processes related to Purchase Orders (POs), invoices, vendor bills, approvals, contracts, and commercial documentation.
- Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Business Heads to ensure timely processing of commercial transactions.
- Monitor commercial compliance, financial controls, and approval workflows to minimize operational risks.
- Review commercial proposals and identify opportunities for process optimization and cost efficiency.
4. Business Development & Strategic Initiatives
- Partner with the CEO in identifying new business opportunities, strategic alliances, and revenue-generation initiatives.
- Assist in commercial negotiations, proposal preparation, pricing strategies, and partnership discussions.
- Support due diligence, financial evaluation, and market assessment for new business ventures.
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- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely execution of business development commitments.
5. Financial Planning, Budgeting & P&L Monitoring
- Support annual operating plans, departmental budgeting, and financial forecasting exercises.
- Analyze monthly P&L statements, budget variances, and financial performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, cost optimization, and operational efficiencies.
- Develop financial models and business scenarios to support strategic investment decisions.
6. MIS, Business Analytics & Data Visualization
- Design and manage executive MIS dashboards providing real-time visibility into business performance.
- Consolidate operational and financial data from multiple business units into meaningful insights.
- Develop interactive dashboards, KPI scorecards, trend analyses, and management reports using Excel, Power BI, and other visualization tools.
- Perform data analysis to identify business trends, risks, growth opportunities, and operational bottlenecks.
- Present complex data in a simplified and visually impactful manner to support executive decision-making.
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, and Business Units to ensure seamless execution of strategic priorities.
- Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration by driving accountability, timelines, and governance mechanisms.
- Resolve operational bottlenecks through structured follow-ups and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and departmental execution plans.
8. Strategic Interventions & Special Projects
- Lead and execute high-impact strategic projects as assigned by the CEO.
- Identify business improvement opportunities through process reviews, operational assessments, and performance analysis.
- Recommend innovative solutions to improve efficiency, profitability, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develop implementation roadmaps, monitor project milestones, assess risks, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by introducing best practices, automation opportunities, and process excellence initiatives.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Commercial & Financial Acumen
- CEO Office Management
- Business Analytics & Data Interpretation
- MIS & Executive Dashboard Development
- Budgeting, Forecasting & P&L Analysis
- Data Visualization (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Business Development Support
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Project & Program Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Decision Support & Problem Solving
- Executive Communication & Presentation
- Negotiation & Influencing Skills
- High Ownership, Integrity & Confidentiality
Ability to Thrive Under Ambiguity and Deliver