Executive Assistant To Managing Director ( MD )

Qualification

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director (MD). The ideal candidate will have an engineering background (Chemical or Mechanical) with business acumen, preferably supported by an MBA in Finance. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to handle high-level strategic, financial, and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and right hand to the MD on strategic and operational initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret technical and financial data to support business decision-making.
• Coordinate and track progress on key business projects, ensuring timely updates and actions.
• Prepare presentations, reports, dashboards, and financial models for internal and external meetings.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales) to gather insights and ensure alignment with the MDs directives.
• Manage the MDs calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel and logistics.
• Attend meetings with or on behalf of the MD, document key action points, and ensure follow-ups.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive business information with discretion.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities and present key insights to the MD.
• Support business reviews, board meetings, and investor relations, including documentation and presentation support.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• BE in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• MBA in Finance (preferred).
• 35 years of relevant experience, ideally in manufacturing, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong business acumen with a strategic mindset.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in a mid to large-scale manufacturing or engineering organization.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools.
• Prior experience in a similar EA or business analyst role with senior leadership interaction.