About the Role
Contribute to the management of the company Distribution Strategy by developing and implementing activities, analyzing the impact of various initiatives and strategic projects, and making suggestions to optimize market presence.
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Key Accountabilities
- Support multiple business strategy projects of varying scope; projects may be within a business unit or involve acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.
- Assist in the design and development of strategy through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Perform financial and business analysis support for strategic business decisions and share analytical work with senior leaders.
- Provide research and analytical support for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board papers, presentations, and other communications.
- Collaborate with the Market Research team to carry out market intelligence activities, including market segments & trends, technological advancements, key and strategic account information, competitive intelligence, strategies, and product positioning to support the development of strategies and solutions roadmap.
- Perform cost & input analysis and market data analysis to develop a standard set of input variables for financial / economic modeling in line with country/regional macro-economic factors, and submit findings to the ELT for approval.
- Assist the Manager and VP of Strategy in assessing strategic options and conduct feasibility studies/due diligence on potential business opportunities and return on investment to ensure that business is aware of potential cost/benefit impacts before making significant investments.
- Support the Manager of Strategy in communicating analysis and strategy reports to various audiences through both written and oral communication.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the company Distribution and beyond (e.g., Finance and Business Unit strategy teams).
- Provide ad-hoc strategy support to other teams within the company Distribution as required.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or relevant fields.
- An MBA in Strategy or Finance is preferable.
- 3 years of experience in a strategy consulting role, ideally in a top tier firm or a relevant in-house strategy team.
- Experience in the Downstream Oil and Gas sector or other similar commodities is preferable.
