Manager - Strategic Growth and M&A

Role Purpose

The Sr. Manager / Manager - Strategy & Growth will be a core member of the M&A Department, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing new business opportunities that align with Waaree Energies long-term vision of becoming a diversified clean energy and power sector leader. The role demands strategic problem-solving, strong financial acumen, market intelligence, business case & planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth across renewable sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Business Vertical Development & Strategic Initiatives

• Identify, assess, and recommend new business opportunities in renewable energy, power infrastructure, and adjacent markets.
• Conduct feasibility studies (market sizing, competitive benchmarking, financial viability) for new product categories and business verticals.
• Support inorganic growth initiatives including M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships .
• Prepare investment memorandums, board notes, and presentations for the management and senior leadership.

2. Market Research & Intelligence

• Continuously monitor sectoral trends (solar, storage, transmission & distribution, EV, cables, smart meters, insulators, etc.).
• Track competitor activities, policy/regulatory changes, and global technology shifts to inform business strategy.
• Develop strategic insights and whitepapers to support executive decision-making.

3. Business Planning & Execution Support

• Work with business units to translate strategic opportunities into actionable plans.
• Develop business models, go-to-market frameworks, and profitability analysis for new ventures.
• Track and report progress of strategic initiatives to CMDs office.

4. Leadership Support

• Act as a thought partner , preparing structured analysis, talking points, and briefing notes.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with finance, operations, legal, and marketing teams.
• Drive strategic reviews, internal workshops, and offsites for senior leadership.

Key Deliverables

• Pipeline of evaluated new business opportunities aligned to Waarees diversification strategy.
• Financial Analysis of Balance Sheets, P&L statements , calculate Enterprise Value and/ or drive a right value for acquisition of M&A or Green Field Business Case.
• Detailed market intelligence reports and competitor benchmarking dashboards.
• Robust business cases with financial and operational models.
• Strategic presentations and recommendations for CMD and Board.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM from a Tier-1 B-School (IIM/ISB/XLRI/FMS/MDI or equivalent) majored in Finance and Engineering Graduate (Preferable in Electrical or Renewables or Electronics Engg.)
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or green field business development .
• Strong understanding of energy, renewables, and infrastructure sectors (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical excellence ability of problem solving, build financial models (Business Case) , and interpret Balance Sheet, P&L statements and other financial ratios for decision making.
• Strategic mindset foresight to identify emerging opportunities and evaluate risks.
• Stakeholder management ability to work closely with CXOs and other senior leadership.
• Execution orientation converting strategies into actionable business outcomes.
• Communication & presentation skills ability to build compelling narratives for management.
• High ownership, agility, and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment.
• Delivered strategic outcomes under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations with direct exposure to top management