Analyst, Strategy

ADNOC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Strategy Analyst to support business strategy projects and provide analytical support for senior decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business Administration, with an MBA preferred, and at least 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, preferably in the downstream oil and gas sector. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, managing stakeholder communications, and evaluating potential business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 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.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple business strategy projects of varying scope.
• Assist in the design and development of strategy through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Provide research and analytical support for ELT, ExCom, and Board meetings.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Financial analysis

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Business Administration / Economics

MBA in Strategy / Finance

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Contribute in managing the ADNOC Distribution Strategy development and implementation activities and also analyses the impact of various initiatives, strategic projects, market presence and make suggestions to optimize it.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Specific 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, ExCom, and Board meetings, presentations and other communications.
• In collaboration with Economics & 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 ADNOC Distribution and beyond (e.g. Finance and Business Unit strategy teams)
• Provide ad-hoc strategy support to other teams within ADNOC Distribution as required

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Business Administration / Economics and relevant fields
• MBA in Strategy / Finance will be preferable

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 6 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