POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, detail-oriented and results-driven Corporate Strategy Senior Executive to join our Company.
This role will play a key part in shaping the strategic direction of the company, driving business growth, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic planning, market analysis, and the execution of high-impact initiatives, with a deep understanding of both business and industry dynamics.
The Corporate Strategy Senior Executive will work closely with CEO, senior leadership and cross-functional teams to analyse industry trends, identify opportunities for growth, and help execute strategic initiatives that support long-term organisational success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Develop Long-term Strategies: Work closely with senior leadership to define and refine the company's long-term strategic goals and vision.
Market Analysis: Conduct research and analysis on market trends, competitive landscape, and industry changes to inform decision-making.
SWOT Analysis: Evaluate the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to help shape strategic initiatives.
Scenario Planning: Create different strategic scenarios to access potential outcomes for the company's future based on various factors.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (M&A)
Identify Growth Opportunities: Research and identify potential acquisition targets, strategic partnerships, and new markets for expansion.
M&A Support: Oversee the due diligence, evaluation, and integration of mergers or acquisitions.
Investment Strategy: Work on identifying potential investments, assessing the risk, and presenting these opportunities to the leadership team.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Coordination with Other Departments: Work closely with departments such as finance, marketing, operations, and R&D to ensure alignment with the overall strategic objectives.
Change Management: Assist with guiding the company through periods of organisational change by ensuring that the strategic vision is communicated and understood.
Project Oversight: Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives across the organisation, ensuring projects align with the company's borader goals.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
Financial Modeling: Build and analyse financial models to support strategic decisions, including forecasting, profitability analysis, and cost-benefit assessments.
Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of implemented strategies.
Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Assist in the allocation of resources for strategic initiatives, ensuring that they are financially feasible and aligned with organisational goals.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Executive Briefing: Prepare presentations and reports for the board of directors, providing updates on strategic initiatives, performance, and market trends.
Stakeholder Communication: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that key messages about the company's strategy are communicated effectively.
RISK MANAGEMENT & CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks to the business, whether financial, operational, or reputational, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Contingency Planning: Create contingency plans for unforeseen events that could affect the company's long-term strategy.
Grants Application: Handling and following up of grant applications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, or a related field.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret complex data, understand market trends, and develop actionable insights.
Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Communication Skills: Proficiency in presenting complex information clearly to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Project Management: Ability to manage mulitple projects simultaneously and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and financial principles.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reports, analyses, and presentations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Hours: Full-time, with occasional travel or overtime as needed for strategic projects and initiatives.