EA & BA to Business Head

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 Heads directives
• Decision Support & Presentation
• Prepare business cases, investment decks, and board presentations
• Summarize complex reports into executive summaries for quick decision-making
• 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 Heads 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: 48 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

Skills & Competencies

• 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.