Analyst, Strategy

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil and gas company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a strategy consultant to support the development and implementation of various strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or relevant fields, an MBA is preferred, and a minimum of 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, ideally within the oil and gas industry. Excellent skills in strategic analysis and stakeholder communication are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a strategy consulting role, ideally at a top tier firm.
• Experience in the Downstream Oil and Gas sector or similar commodities is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple business strategy projects with varying scope.
• Assist in designing and developing strategy through thorough analyses.
• Provide research and analytical support for executive meetings.
• Carry out market intelligence activities with the Economics & Research team.
• Assist in feasibility studies on potential business opportunities.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Financial analysis

Market intelligence

Communication

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