Job Title:  Senior Strategic Planning Executive

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Strategic Planning Executive. In this key role, you’ll use your strategic insight and strong analytical skills to drive initiatives that support and advance our business objectives. If you’re a forward-thinking problem solver with a passion for impactful results, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Market research and benchmarking:
● Conduct market research, industry analysis, and benchmarking studies to assess the competitive landscape and industry trends
● Identify emerging trends and disruptive forces that could impact the company's strategic direction.
● Provide insights and recommendations on potential strategic responses.

Strategic Plan Development:
● Organizing and leading strategy sessions, workshops, and meetings where key stakeholders discuss and define the company’s strategic objectives, goals and initiatives.
● Collaborate with senior leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable plans.
● Develop detailed strategic plans with clear objectives, initiatives, timelines, and performance metrics.

Valuation Analysis:
● Apply various valuation methodologies to determine value of businesses, assets and investments.
● Provide justifications for valuation analysis and outcomes to senior leadership.

Change Management:
● Assist in facilitating programs to support the successful implementation of strategic initiative.

Corporate Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Monitoring:
● Establish benchmarks and develop corporate key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress toward organizational goals and objectives.
● Identify areas of underperformance or improvement opportunities based on KPI trends and deviations.

Communication and Reporting:
● Communicate strategic plans, objectives and progress to stakeholders across the organization.
● Prepare reports and presentations to present to senior leadership.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking:
● Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with organizational goals and respond to market dynamics.

Analytical Skills:
● Strong capability to gather, analyse, and interpret data to make informed strategic decisions and recommendations.

Leadership and Influence:
● Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Business Acumen:
● Deep understanding of business operations, market trends, and competitive forces to formulate effective strategies that drive business growth and profitability.

Communication Skills:
● Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly, prepare persuasive presentations, and effectively communicate strategic plans and objectives.

Relevant Experiences & Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
● Certification in strategic planning or related disciplines (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is an advantage.
● Proven experience in strategic planning, business development, or a related role.
● Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
● Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change.
● Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
● Proficiency in strategic planning tools and techniques.

Closing Date

Wednesday 27th November 2024, 5pm