Business Strategy Sr Manager (m/w/d)
On-siteGenève, Geneva, Switzerland
Genève, Geneva, SwitzerlandOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end strategic projects for the EMEA team, identifying business issues and developing analytical frameworks to drive decision-making. Build "executive-ready" deliverables and financial models while maintaining an external mindset on consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic trends. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop implementation plans and support ad-hoc Chief of Staff deliverables, including preparing board papers for the EMEA CEO. Contribute to building the EMEA Strategy Capability and Community by sharing best practices with Global, Regional, and OU teams.
Required Qualifications
- Consumer packaged goods or retail experience, especially food and beverages sector
- 10+ years of relevant experience in a variety of positions both internally and externally
- BA required
- Structured logical thinker with ability to define problems and frameworks, demonstrate an understanding of key value drivers
- Able to collaborate within teams
- Able to complete complex analytical tasks with limited supervision
- Intellectual curiosity – awareness of emerging trends and competitive activity in the sustainability space
- Cultural sensitivity – Understand cultural and social differences in key markets and potential secondary markets with passion for understanding global differences
- Comfort in ambiguity – Adaptability in less-structured environments (able to "jump in" and contribute even when facts are not yet 100% clear); ability to quickly figure out solutions to complex issues
- Is persistent and resilient in the pursuit of objectives, can shift gears easily, is willing to take on new challenges and works to resolve issues
- Can effectively communicate (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders across all levels
- High attention to detail and focus on driving processes through successful execution
Desired Qualifications
- MBA strongly preferred
- Thinks strategically and is able to codify the long term growth plan for the organization
- Operates efficiently and effectively in a matrixed environment and demonstrates effective collaboration across multiple layers
- Shows a strong ability to influence senior leaders or cross-functional teams
- Global outlook with sensitivity and awareness of social and cultural differences
- Actively participates in both global and regional strategic initiatives
- Bright, self-starting, innovative thinker who is passionate about consumer products
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