Strategy & Transformation Manager London, England
Job description
Would you like to be part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex strategic business issues that our young and ever evolving organisation faces? Are you a leader in this field and keen to work in the dynamic field business, perhaps wanting to move from consulting to the industry and apply your considerable knowledge to build Generration Plant? Then join Upfield!
Location: Southwark, London
Hybrid working: 3 days a week in the office
About the position
You will join the Global Strategy and Transformation Team to drive key business transformation projects across all functions, undertaking in-depth analysis of internal and external data to help deliver net revenue and gross margin growth, creation and maintenance of business factbooks for company C-suite market reviews, and supporting the head of strategy in generating executive committee and board meeting materials. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing on-going reporting and external tracking of business results across the portfolio.
The focus of the role should be to provide insight and recommendation for positive change, not simply data analytics. We are looking for an excel champion with business acumen who can display a proactive attitude with key stakeholder and is clear communicator. All this whilst gaining experience on key transformational projects across Upfield.
Main Responsibilities include providing thorough analysis of data and supporting story, own the thinking and drive to the answer. You are accountable and responsible to act as project manager on high profile projects typically supported by the executive committee. Furthermore:
- Collaborate with associates across functions globally to identify, understand, design and plan to solve problems
- Own and maintain the process of delivering Market factbook reports for leadership market reviews
- Collect, review, report and analyse data input during company planning process
- Deliver ad-hoc analysis or market research when specified
- Reworking and preparing the materials in content for the Exco steering committee is an integral part of our S&T office.
So what does it take to be successful in this role?
Master degree in engineering, mathematics, finance, economics, business, or related field. Preferably topped off with a MBA (LBS, Insead and the likes).
With at least 4+ years of experience at a management consultancy (e.g. Bain, McKinsey, BCG) or a bank you have the robust base to move into the Industry.
In your previous roles you have proven to have the ability to drive insight and solve problems based on facts and data, building a high quality audit trail, good working knowledge of Excel, Access a nice to have. You have Zero defect with logical problem-solving skills; ability to identify problems with data quality and minimize reporting errors.
Of course you are well organised, with dedication to quality and integrity. You have the ability to contribute effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. And must be a self-motivator and enjoy solving problems. You know that clear and effective communicator; excellent written and verbal skills are your second name.
Sense of diplomacy while working with the CEO office stakeholders you combine with truly enjoying working in a fast-paced environment and doing some hard work with determination.
All this while Upfield will give the ownership you need to make an impact. Delivering on the commitments you make is important in our world. And Upfield will give you the freedom and flexibility to do your job and build your own career. At Upfield we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to complete.
What's next
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! If you have additional questions, you can send myself, Gwenn a message via [email protected]
We understand your resume might not be up to date, we recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Upfield is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not hit all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
We prefer to receive your application before March 18. The first stage of the process will be a Video interview with me.
Gwenn Kocken, Talent Acquisition specialist a.i.
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