Financial Analyst - CEO's Office

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our CEO's Office at SAEL Group. This role will focus on providing comprehensive financial analysis, cost management, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial metrics in the renewable energy sector.

Your core responsibilities:

1. Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain detailed financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses for various business units.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and financial modeling techniques to create accurate forecasts and projections.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, providing actionable insights to the CEO and other senior leaders.

Cost Analysis and Optimization:

• Conduct in-depth cost analyses across all business operations, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, including CAPEX analysis and fund requirements, to ensure projects remain within financial parameters.

Performance Metrics and KPIs:

• Design and implement key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track business performance.
• Create and maintain financial dashboards using tools like Excel and Power BI to provide real-time visibility into financial metrics for the CEO and other CXOs.
• Prepare executive summaries and presentations focusing on key financial performance metrics and their impact on business strategies.

4. Strategic Financial Planning:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets, providing variance analyses and recommendations for corrective actions.

Preferred qualifications/skills:

• MBA in Finance from a reputed institution or equivalent professional qualification (CFA, CA)
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the renewable energy or manufacturing sectors

About the company:

SAEL Group has emerged with a bold vision of establishing world-class renewable assets spanning the solar and biomass sectors, with a steadfast commitment to ensuring stable profitability. We are utilizing agricultural waste as fuel to produce renewable power round the clock. We have the largest capacity of waste-to-energy generation. Already making strides in the renewable energy space, we aim to escalate our renewable capacity to 5 GW within the next 4-5 years by adding 100MW of new biomass and 600MW of new solar capacity annually. This ambitious endeavor aligns with the Government of India's vision to achieve 500 GW capacity from renewable energy sources by 2030.

The SAEL Group is set to embark on a journey that combines organic and inorganic strategies, leveraging marquee investors and partners to realize our vision. At the forefront of this effort is SAEL Industries, the pivotal entity responsible for raising growth capital across various business segments.

In addition to its overarching role, SAEL Industries is actively involved in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for the Group's upcoming renewable projects. Furthermore, it takes charge of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities for both existing commissioned projects and those on the horizon. Through a comprehensive approach, SAEL Group is poised to make significant contributions to the Government's renewable energy targets, exemplifying our commitment to sustainable and impactful growth.