Business Support & Strategy Executive

Purpose of the Job:

Act as a business partner to the commercial team to develop strategic plans, provide ‘real-time’ support and analysis, be a trusted advisor and add value in decision making.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the senior management in setting high-level targets, produce high-level financial models and monitor the effectiveness of these strategies.
• Provide support to the commercial teams related to productivity, demand planning, reporting and metrics in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and manage periodic strategic updates and performance review/reports for business leaders
• Analyse the organization’s goals and objectives and identify any areas that need improvements
• Conduct market research, analyze market and industry trends and present findings to various stakeholders.
• Support commercial functions by reviewing and monitoring commercial terms and pricing structures, profitability, and impacts.

Core competences:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or any major or equivalent professional experience is required
• At least 3 years’ experience in finance, consultancy or accounting or a related area
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand key business performance drivers
• Experience developing business reports and metrics and strong analytical and interpretation skills to identify opportunities and actively participate in the operational decision-making process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact and challenge senior stakeholders including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen to manage financial performance.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint Skills
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the bigger picture
• Must be able to work independently with diverse and multicultural team
• Ability to influence key stakeholders within the business