Job Description:

Title - EA to Group CFO & Project Manager – M&A

Location: Ahmedabad

Company: Zydus Lifesciences Limited

Experience: 10+ years

Education: CA or MBA (preferably from a premier institute)

Position Overview

The Executive Assistant to the Group CFO & Project Manager (M&A) will play a dual role—supporting the Group CFO in strategic financial initiatives and driving end-to-end execution of Mergers & Acquisitions projects. This role requires strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, project management expertise, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams at senior leadership levels.

The incumbent will act as a strategic partner to the Group CFO, managing reviews, preparing key business insights, and coordinating high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mergers & Acquisitions (Primary Focus)

• Lead and support the end-to-end M&A lifecycle including opportunity assessment, due diligence, valuation inputs, and integration planning.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, advisors, consultants, and external partners during transaction stages.
• Manage data rooms, financial models, MIS, and related project documentation.
• Track timelines, deliverables, and critical dependencies to ensure smooth execution of M&A projects.
• Assist in preparing investment notes, Board-level presentations, and financial packs for decision-making.
• Conduct preliminary research, industry benchmarking, and competitor analysis to support strategic evaluation of deals.

2. Strategic Support to Group CFO

• Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for review meetings led by the Group CFO.
• Coordinate and drive preparation for leadership reviews, Board meetings, investor discussions, and strategic offsites.
• Synthesize information from multiple business units to provide concise insights and recommendations.
• Support the CFO with business performance monitoring, financial analysis, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Act as an information hub to streamline communication between the CFO’s office and internal/external stakeholders.

3. Project Management & Governance

• Manage and track key strategic and financial initiatives across the organization.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, highlight bottlenecks, and ensure timely escalation/resolution.
• Drive follow-ups, ensure action items from leadership meetings are tracked, completed, and reported back.
• Maintain confidential documentation, dashboards, trackers, and executive MIS for the CFO’s office.

4. Business Analytics & Insights

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, business modelling, scenario analyses, and performance benchmarking.
• Generate insights using data to support strategic decision-making across business units.
• Prepare structured reports with clear narratives, visuals, and recommendations.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications & Skills

• CA or MBA (Finance) from a premier B-school.
• 10+ years of experience in M&A, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy, or allied roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and due diligence processes.
• Proven experience managing strategic projects with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving orientation, and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Desired Attributes

• Executive presence and ability to interact with CXOs and senior leadership.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and learning agility.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.