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Job Description - CA Industrial Trainee Role Overview The CA Industrial Trainee will support the Corporate Strategy & Planning function, working on both short-term execution priorities and long-term strategic roadmap initiatives. This role offers exposure to high-visibility, high-impact projects spanning daily business performance management, sale planning, annual operating plans, business development, and new business model ideation. The trainee will work cross-functionally with Finance, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Category teams — gaining a holistic understanding of how a large-scale enterprise is planned, optimized, and scaled. Key Responsibilities - Support preparation and execution of Annual Operating Plans (AOP), long-term strategic roadmaps, and leadership business reviews. - Drive daily and weekly performance tracking, identifying deviations from targets and recommending corrective interventions. - Participate in business development initiatives, including market research, opportunity evaluation, and stakeholder presentations. - Contribute to sale planning, revenue forecasting, demand planning, and margin optimization initiatives. - Evaluate promotional and coupon strategies through ROI analysis and marketing effectiveness assessment. - Build financial models, scenario analyses, and structured business cases for new initiatives and emerging business models. - Develop dashboards, MIS reports, and structured leadership presentations with clear storytelling and data-backed insights. - Conduct competitive benchmarking and industry research to inform strategic decision-making. - Collaborate cross-functionally to align operational execution with strategic priorities. Must-Have Skills - Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to connect numbers to strategic outcomes. - Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis) and PowerPoint (structured storytelling). - Structured problem-solving ability with comfort in ambiguity and first principles thinking. - Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret large datasets and derive actionable insights. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - High ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have Skills - Prior exposure to strategy, consulting, FP&A, or business planning roles. - Familiarity with e-commerce, consumer internet, or retail business models. - Understanding of unit economics, cohort analysis, contribution margins, CAC/LTV frameworks. - Basic knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. - Experience building financial models or evaluating investment cases. Qualifications - Pursuing CA — cleared IPCC/Intermediate. - Eligible for Industrial Training as per ICAI guidelines. - Strong academic track record with demonstrated analytical excellence and interest in strategy & general management. Why Join Us - Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives that directly influence growth and profitability. - End-to-end exposure to planning cycles — from daily operational reviews to multi-year strategic roadmaps. - Cross-functional visibility across all core business functions. - Accelerated learning curve with mentorship from senior strategy leaders. - Competitive stipend and a strong launchpad for careers in consulting, corporate strategy, business finance, or general management