Strategy & Planning Manager
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Overview
This role sits at the heart of corporate strategy, supporting executive leadership in shaping and executing group-wide strategic priorities.
You will lead strategic planning cycles, oversee performance frameworks, and drive transformation initiatives across a diverse portfolio of businesses.
Client Details
A leading diversified investment group with a significant regional footprint, operating across multiple high-growth sectors.
The organisation is recognised for driving large-scale transformation initiatives and delivering long-term value across its portfolio.
Description
- Lead corporate strategy development and multi-year planning cycles
- Conduct market, sector, and investment opportunity analysis
- Drive KPI frameworks, performance monitoring, and governance
- Support portfolio companies on strategy, transformation, and synergies
- Lead strategic projects, feasibility studies, and business cases
- Develop executive-level presentations and board materials
- Coordinate cross-functional alignment across group and subsidiaries
Profile
- 8-12 years in strategy, consulting, or corporate planning
- Background in consulting and/or large conglomerates preferred
- Strong analytical, financial modelling, and strategic thinking skills
- Experience working across multiple business units or sectors
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Degree in Business, Finance, Economics (MBA preferred)
Job Offer
- High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to influence strategy across a diversified portfolio
- Involvement in large-scale transformation and strategic initiatives
- Dynamic, fast-paced environment with significant impact
- Career progression within a leading regional investment platform
Desired Skills and Experience
- 8-12 years in strategy, consulting, or corporate planning
- Background in consulting and/or large conglomerates preferred
- Strong analytical, financial modelling, and strategic thinking skills
- Experience working across multiple business units or sectors
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Degree in Business, Finance, Economics (MBA preferred)
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