Chief of Staff / Strategic Advisor to Founder

Role Overview

This opportunity is with a group company operating in dry battery manufacturing. The role is for a highly analytical, execution-oriented Chief of Staff who will work closely with the Founder and act as a reliable partner in turning strategic priorities into concrete outcomes across growth, finance, and operations.

What You Will Do

• Support the Founder in making strategic, financial, and operational decisions, and prepare board presentations, investor-facing material, and executive-level reports.
• Own and coordinate strategic initiatives led by the Founder, monitor progress, and ensure clear accountability for delivery.
• Evaluate market potential, study competitors, and build feasibility assessments for prospective growth opportunities.
• Assist with fundraising activities, including investor presentations, financial models, due diligence preparation, and discussions with lenders.
• Review company performance through P&L, working capital, and cash flow analysis, while helping improve margins and reduce costs.
• Act as the Founder’s representative with consultants, bankers, auditors, and legal advisors.
• Spot bottlenecks in operations and help implement practical process improvements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Has 6 to 12 years of experience, ideally including a substantial tenure at a leading consulting firm such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Big 4 strategy practices, or an equivalent organization.
• An MBA from a reputed institution is preferred.
• Comfortable working with financial statements, unit economics, and commercial business cases.
• Brings strong communication ability and a structured approach to solving complex problems.
• Shows a high sense of ownership and can thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous founder-led setting.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, energy, battery, or industrial businesses is an advantage.