Senior Manager - Strategic Finance

About the job

ABOUT AIR INDIA SATS AIRPORT SERVICES PRIVATE AISATS, a leading gateway services provider in India, is a 50-50 joint venture between Air India Limited (a part of the TATA Group) and SATS Limited, a leading player in gateway services and food solutions. 'AISATS' is defined by its people - they are our greatest strength. Their commitment to seamless delivery and customer delight is what enables us to fulfil our brand promise of service excellence. This has been the hallmark of our business for more than a decade. With deep domain knowledge of the aviation ecosystem, we offer passenger experience services, ramp handling, load control, flight operations, baggage handling and aircraft services. Senior Manager - Strategic Finance Department: Finance Location: Gurgaon Reporting To: Head - Finance / CFO JOB PURPOSE The Senior Manager - Strategic Finance will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, business planning, and performance management across AISATS operations. This role requires a strong understanding of aviation services, financial modelling, and stakeholder management to support strategic decision-making and long-term growth. • Strategic Financial Planning: • Lead long-term financial planning and forecasting aligned with business objectives. • Develop financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and capital investments. • Business Performance & Analytics: • Analyze financial and operational KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. • Partner with business units to drive cost optimization and revenue enhancement initiatives. • Budgeting & Forecasting: • Oversee annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. • Ensure alignment of financial plans with operational goals and market dynamics. • Investment & Capital Projects: • Evaluate ROI and financial viability of infrastructure and technology investments. • Support funding strategies and liaise with banks, investors, and internal stakeholders. • Stakeholder Management: • Collaborate with senior leadership, board members, and JV partners on strategic finance matters. • Prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Compliance & Governance: • Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. • Support audits and risk assessments related to financial operations. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalent professional qualification. • 8-12 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or corporate finance roles. • Prior experience in aviation, logistics, infrastructure, or service industries preferred. • Strong analytical, modelling, and presentation skills. • Proficiency in financial tools (Excel, SAP, Power BI, etc.). • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Requirements

• financial strategy
• business planning
• aviation services
• financial modeling
• stakeholder management

Qualifications

• CA
• MBA (Finance)
• CFA

Preferred Technologies

• financial strategy
• business planning
• aviation services
• financial modeling
• stakeholder management

About the company

AISATS is a leading gateway services provider in India, formed as a joint venture between Air India Limited (part of the TATA Group) and SATS Limited. Known for its commitment to service excellence, AISATS offers a range of services including passenger experience, ramp handling, load control, flight operations, and baggage handling. The company’s strength lies in its people, ensuring customer satisfaction through seamless service delivery.