CA - Industrial Trainee

Job Description - CA Industrial TraineeRole OverviewThe 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

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