Assistant Manager - Business Operations

John Keells CG Auto Private Ltd (JKCG) is a John Keells Group company, Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. With an operating history of over 150 years, the John Keells Group is present in 7 industry sectors, namely Leisure, Property, Transportation, Consumer Food, Retail, Financial Services, and IT & Plantations. John Keells CG Auto is the official distributor of BYD passenger vehicles, parts, and services in Sri Lanka.

BYD, a global powerhouse, secured the position as the Global number one New Energy Vehicles (NEV) sales in 2022 and 2023 is committed towards sustainable transportation solutions.

Job Responsibilities

•    Supporting day-to-day business operations and long-term planning.
•    Translate directives into actionable plans and ensure timely execution.
•    Analyze P&L statements, budgets, forecasts, and financial KPIs to provide actionable business insights. 
•    Prepare executive dashboards, business review presentations, and ad hoc financial models. 
•    Leverage tools like Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and SQL for business reporting and visualizations.
•    Lead and manage cross-functional strategic projects from planning to execution.
•    Working closely with the JKCG leadership team and directly reporting to the CEO.

Person Specifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
•    MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CIM/ CIMA etc.) preferred. 
•    Experience/ Interest in the automotive industry is a strong advantage.
•    Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficiency in analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL) is a plus.
•    Excellent project management and organizational skills.
•    Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If interesteed, please apply through HIVE on or before 25.07.2025.

John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd
18 Jul 2025
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