Senior Manager

Job Purpose

The Company is going through massive transformation across all business verticals, and simultaneously growing organically at a rapid pace. Accordingly, a new vertical within Finance has been created to manage the company finances and refine overall business plan in alignment with the company's long-term vision. This role has been created to support the new vertical in managing data and model strategic initiatives to drive the long-term growth of the business. The role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving difficult problems, has strong analytical capabilities, is hands-on and a self-starter, and can work confidently with the Senior Management.

Key Accountabilities

Strategy Development and Financial Management:

• Understand and influence the underlying performance drivers to help drive long-term financial results.
• Develop the Company’s long-range plan, business cases and growth initiatives tailored to airline's needs, identifying and prioritizing areas to deliver value across airline operations and commercial functions.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for new initiatives, products, or partnerships that align with Company’s strategy and business goals.
• Work on high-impact projects that involve core strategic decisions, supporting senior leadership with data-backed insights.
• Ensure alignment of core business goals with emerging trends and industry standards.
• Assist in the formulation and development of business plans, route expansion strategies, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of implemented strategies, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and strategic documents for senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide proactive, insightful, high-quality analysis to support decision making in the context of wider business implications.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships and alliances with various stakeholders.
• Proficient in using strategic planning frameworks and tools, such as scenario planning, long term planning, cost benefit analysis and strategic roadmaps.
• A forward-thinking approach with a deep understanding of airline industry dynamics, and P&L impact analysis.

Market Insights & Competitive Analysis

• Understand and articulate the airline industry landscape, leveraging competitive insights to position and offerings strategically.
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities, threats, and market dynamics that may impact the airline's competitive position.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience dissecting complex data to identify actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including external consultants, industry experts, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic initiatives, business cases, and investment plans to drive sustainable growth and profitability

Skills Required for the Role

• Strong financial acumen and business analysis skills
• Communication Proficiency: Crafts impactful messages
• Change Catalyst: Drives cultural evolution
• Exceptional strategic thinking and leadership abilities
• Stakeholder Liaison: Cultivates influential alliances

Minimum Education Requirement

Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Finance, Economics or equivalent from a Tier-1 B-school

Experience

• 7+ years in corporate strategy, M&A analysis, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic and transformation projects.

Desired : Previous experience in Airlines; primarily in strategy related roles or management consulting.