Deputy Manager - Business Strategy

Role: Deputy Manager Strategy

About the Role

We are looking for a high-potential, entrepreneurial problem-solver to join our Strategy Team at Indofast a landmark Joint Venture between IndianOil and SUN Mobility, aimed at building India’s largest EV battery swapping network.

You will work directly with CXOs and functional leaders to solve high-impact problems across commercial strategy, pricing design, financial analysis, AI/automation, and go-to-market (GTM) execution.

If you’re a diligent, consistent worker with consulting prowess, love solving hard problems, and aspire to build the EV ecosystem of tomorrow, this role is your launchpad.

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 1 – 2 years (minimum)

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a Tier-1 engineering institutes; candidates with CFA/ CA plus tech/ quantitative backgrounds will also be considered favourably

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Pricing

Build and evolve pricing structures for B2B and B2C business lines (across 2W, 3W, loaders)

Analyse cost stacks, identify revenue leakages, and drive margin optimization

Develop financial models to assess ROI on new initiatives and commercial pilots

Strategic Initiatives

Own and drive company-wide projects – from GTM strategy, next-year business planning, to investor decks and market intel updates

Structure ambiguous problems and create frameworks for decision-making at leadership level

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Ops, Network, BD) to drive execution

Data, AI & Automation

Experiment with tools (e.g., GPT agents, Excel macros, PowerBI) to simplify execution

Explore agent-based workflows to improve internal productivity and external CX

Lead automation/AI-first workflows for operational & pricing dashboards

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

1+ years of experience in a startup / founder’s office, corp strategy, consulting and/or business finance

Strong command of Excel and financial modelling; fluent in PowerPoint for CXO-level storytelling

Exceptional problem-solving skills with structured thinking and data-first mindset

Demonstrated ability to work hard, own outcomes, and work through ambiguity

Good-to-Haves

Experience in EV / clean tech / mobility / infra sectors

Exposure to GenAI tools, automation workflows or scripting

Passion for sustainability and India's energy transition

Who You Are

Sharp: You know how to deconstruct complex problems and solve them independently

Coachable: You’re coachable and enjoy learning faster than your peers

Hungry: You want to grow fast and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it happen

Mission-Driven: You care about green mobility, decarbonization and building India's future

Why Indofast?

At Indofast, we aim to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible to all. We believe electric

vehicles are the future of mobility, and we strive to accelerate their adoption with our innovative

battery swapping solutions. These solutions are interoperable across various vehicle platforms and

form factors, making them future-proof, sustainable, and highly scalable. Joining us means being part of a front-row seat in India's EV journey. You'll get to:

Work directly with ex-consultants, folk from top tier colleges, who are passionate, hardworking

Solve problems that impact millions

Build products and strategies at the bleeding edge of energy-tech and mobility