Analyst, Strategy

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Distribution is seeking a strategy professional to contribute to the development and implementation of its distribution strategy. You will support cross‑functional strategy projects, perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, and prepare materials for ELT and Board discussions.

You will collaborate with Market Research to track trends, perform market data analysis, and help assess opportunities and return on investment for major initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration or a related field.
• MBA in Strategy or Finance is preferable.
• At least 3 years in a strategy consulting role or in-house strategy team.
• Experience in downstream oil and gas or similar commodities is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple strategy projects, including potential acquisitions or joint ventures.
• Assist in designing and developing strategy via qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Provide research and analytical support for ELT and Board papers.
• Conduct market intelligence activities to support strategy and solution roadmaps.
• Perform market data analysis and financial modelling inputs for approvals.
• Assist in assessing strategic options and feasibility studies for investments.
• Communicate analysis and strategy reports to diverse audiences.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders across ADNOC Distribution and beyond.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Business Administration

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

• 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 and Board papers, presentations and other communications.
• In collaboration with Market 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

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Business Administration and relevant fields
• MBA in Strategy/ Finance will be preferable
• 3 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