Head of Strategy

Cigars International; Belém; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An established industry player seeks a Group Head of Strategy to shape and execute business strategies across functions and geographies. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, analyzing business opportunities, and leading strategic projects. You will be part of a diverse team focused on consumer insights and sustainability initiatives. This position offers significant career advancement opportunities within an international organization, along with a comprehensive compensation package and a generous pension scheme. If you thrive in complex environments and have a passion for strategic execution, this opportunity is for you.

Serviços

Comprehensive compensation package

Generous pension scheme

Travel opportunities

Qualificações

• 5-10 years of experience in strategy, business development, or management consulting.
• Solid economic/financial theoretical background at the Master’s level.

Responsabilidades

• Drive strategic and business planning with senior leaders.
• Lead strategic projects and identify growth opportunities.
• Support business areas with strategic analysis and advisory.

Conhecimentos

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Formação académica

Master's Degree in Economics/Finance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB TITLE

Group Head of Strategy

LOCATION

Copenhagen, DK (HQ), Richmond or Bethlehem (US)

HOURS

Full time

About The Role

As part of the Strategy, Transformation, and Sustainability function, you will play a key role in shaping and executing the strategy and business planning process of Scandinavian Tobacco Group. This involves working with senior stakeholders, analyzing various business opportunities, and leading execution as a project manager on strategic projects. These projects span across functions such as commercial, operational, and value chain, and across geographies. This role offers a significant career step towards senior strategic or line business positions within an international organization.

You will provide professional input on strategic and financial topics to the business and leadership team. You will join a diverse, passionate team focused on consumer insights, strategy development, transformation initiatives, and sustainability. The team is involved in worldwide business activities of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group, with the role based at our head office in Gentofte, Denmark, or in the US (Bethlehem or Richmond). The position requires approximately 10-20 travel days per year.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

1. Drive the strategic and business planning process with the Executive Board and senior leaders
2. Lead strategic projects, including growth opportunities and group-wide initiatives
3. Develop and update the long-term strategy, follow up on its implementation, and ensure alignment with divisional and functional plans
4. Identify strategic opportunities and conduct business analysis to support decision-making
5. Support business areas with strategic analysis and advisory

What Skills and Experience Will Be Required?

With a solid economic/financial theoretical background at the Master’s level, you should have 5-10 years of experience in an international environment, ideally within strategy, business development, finance, commercial areas, or management consulting. The ideal candidate:

• Has a proven track record in analytical work and strategic assignments
• Possesses effective communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging and influencing at various organizational levels
• Works systematically, structured, and analytically
• Has a strong understanding of financial reporting and corporate finance
• Is experienced in project management and leadership
• Finds motivation in strategic matters but also takes pride in execution
• Enjoys navigating complex stakeholder environments in an international setting

What Is On Offer?

As a Scandinavian Tobacco Group colleague, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package and a generous pension scheme. Regional benefits vary; our recruiting team can provide further details.

Our Hiring Process

Applications are initially reviewed by our recruiting team based on role-specific competencies. If suitable, candidates will proceed through:

• Recruiter screening
• Hiring manager interview
• Behavioral & cognitive assessments
• Leadership interview

About Scandinavian Tobacco Group

With a heritage dating back 250 years, operating since 1961, we are present in over 100 countries with over 10,000 employees. We offer iconic brands like Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas. We are committed to sustainability, reducing our environmental impact, and fostering a culture of shared skills, knowledge, and growth. Please note, this is a direct search by Scandinavian Tobacco Group; we do not accept agency applications or unsolicited CVs.