Corporate Strategy Senior Executive

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, detail-oriented and results-driven Corporate Strategy Senior Executive to join our Company.

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.

**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.