Deputy General Manager - Finance - Rail & Inland Terminals

Description

Position title - Deputy General Manager - Finance - Rail & Inland Terminals
Location - Gurugram
Department - Finance

CA qualified with relevant work exp is a mandate.

Role Objective

To ensure accurate costing, pricing strategy implementation, and profitability analysis across business units, enabling sustainable financial performance and competitive positioning.

• Business Transformation
  • Ensure timeliness and relevance of pricing recommendations to support business decisions.
  • Regularly review pricing models and adjust for market dynamics and financial risks.
  • Implement pricing strategies to prevent margin erosion due to discounting or cost escalations.
  • Conduct profitability analysis across dimensions
  • Collaborate with Sales and Operations to align pricing with market conditions and business goals.

• Financial Performance
  • Monitor customer feedback and adjust pricing to improve retention and competitiveness.
  • Perform regular analysis of cost structures and pricing elasticity to optimize margins.
  • Track and manage cost inputs impacting pricing decisions.
  • Compare actual vs. approved pricing and report variances for corrective actions.

• Process & Compliance
  • Provide day-to-day support to Business Units on costing and pricing matters.
  • Ensure implementation and adherence to pricing policies and tools.
  • Work proactively with Pricing and Commercial teams to resolve issues.
  • Ensure zero critical observations in internal audits related to pricing and costing compliance.

• Competition Benchmarking
  • Conduct regular competitive analysis to benchmark pricing strategies against industry standards.
  • Identify market trends and competitor pricing models to recommend strategic adjustments.
  • Provide insights on cost competitiveness and suggest measures to maintain market leadership.

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Expertise in costing, pricing strategy, and profitability analysis.
• Knowledge of market dynamics and competitive benchmarking.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and pricing tools.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Chartered Accountant with relevant industry and pricing experience.