Contribute in managing the company Distribution Strategy development and implementation activities and also analyses the impact of various initiatives, strategic projects, market presence and make suggestions to optimize it.
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Key Accountabilities
- Support multiple business strategy projects of varying scope; projects may be within a business unit, or involve an acquisition, joint venture etc.
- Assist in the design and development of strategy through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Performs financial and business analysis support for strategic business decisions and shares analytical work with senior leaders.
- Provide research and analytical support as required for ELT and Board papers, presentations and other communications.
- In collaboration with Market Research team carry out market intelligence activities; market segment & trends; technological advancements; key and strategic account information; competitive intelligence, strategies and product positioning to support development strategies and solutions roadmap.
- Perform cost & input analysis, market data analysis to develop standard set of input variables for financial / economic modelling in line with the country / regional macro-economic factors and submit it to the ELT for their approvals.
Planning and Analysis Support
- Assist Manager and VP 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 impact before making a significant investment.
Communication and Relationship Management
- Support Manager, Strategy in communicating analysis and strategy reports to a variety of 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 and relevant fields.
- MBA in Strategy/ Finance will be preferable.
- 3 years of experience in a strategy consulting role, ideally top tier or relevant industry inhouse strategy team.
- Experience in Downstream Oil and Gas sector or other similar commodities preferable.
