Associate General Manager

Section Head Analytics

Revenue and Cost Optimization:

Conduct advanced variance analysis on financial and operational metrics, identifying major discrepancy drivers and recommending targeted interventions.

Develop predictive financial models for revenue forecasting, cost optimization, and pricing strategies aligned with market demand and regulatory mandates.

Work with commercial teams to analyse energy generation costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities in sourcing, logistics, and operational efficiency.

PPA Analysis and Optimization:

Analyse long-term cost structures in PPAs, providing insights on price adjustments, compliance risks, and potential revenue impacts.

Validate PPA cost projections provided by Business Development, factoring in fuel cost fluctuations, transportation expenses, and evolving regulatory standards.

Assess and optimize plant-specific PPAs by comparing cost implications across different facilities to maximize profitability while meeting contract obligations.

Regulatory Compliance and Cost Implications:

Review and interpret new regulatory orders to determine allowable costs and identify favourable cost recovery opportunities within compliance frameworks.

Develop case-based financial scenarios to analyse and validate cost claims for regulatory allowances, ensuring optimal cost management.

Work closely with the regulatory compliance team to maintain real-time knowledge of changes in power industry policies that impact coal and generation costs.

Coal and Energy Analytics:

Perform in-depth analysis of coal sourcing and transport costs, evaluating factors like grade, logistics, and import costs to optimize fuel expenditure.

Monitor coal consumption rates and their impact on power generation and revenue, identifying opportunities for cost reduction in the supply chain.

Support PPS contracts by analysing contractual terms related to coal procurement and import costs, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and compliance.

Contract Validation and Invoice Verification:

Review all revenue-related invoices for accuracy and adherence to contract terms, addressing any discrepancies with relevant stakeholders.

Evaluate and sign off on procurement contracts, identifying opportunities for cost savings through contract renegotiations or alternate sourcing options.

Liaise with finance and procurement teams to ensure contract terms reflect current market rates and regulatory requirements, optimizing contract management.

Cross-Functional Support and Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as a strategic analytics resource for Revenue, BD, Domestic Fuel, Operations & Maintenance, Scheduling, Power Sales Trading, and Bidding teams, aligning analytics with business goals.

Facilitate data-driven decision-making for revenue and cost optimization across all coal, revenue, and transport initiatives, enhancing collaboration across functions.

Provide insights into market demand trends, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to inform power sales and trading strategies.

People and Team Engagement:

Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the maintenance team.

Drive and enhance employee engagement and retention across the team to sustain a positive workplace culture.

Lead, inspire and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross skilling through job rotation, technical and behavioral trainings.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Revenue

Business Development

Domestic Fuel

Operations & Maintenance

Power Sales Trading and Scheduling

Bidding

Key Stakeholders - External:

Regulatory Authorities

Coal Suppliers

Logistics Providers

Industry Consultants

Contract Auditors

Power Distribution Companies

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience (Range of years):

10+ years of experience in financial analytics, preferably in the power or energy sector along with proficiency in PPA analysis, regulatory compliance, and coal analytics.

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power generation industry, particularly with a focus on coal procurement and commercial management, is preferred.