Europe Senior Strategy Manager

Diageo; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Europe Senior Strategy Manager to drive strategic initiatives across Europe. This role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, along with a deep understanding of market dynamics. Join a purpose-led organization focused on growth and inclusivity, and make a significant impact in shaping the future of the business.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting or strategic planning.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategies.
• Deep understanding of the European market.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Europe LT to develop strategic initiatives.
• Provide cross-market analysis of trends and performance.
• Support pan-European strategic projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance

MBA

Tools

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Europe Senior Strategy Manager

About Function

Diageo is one of the world's most successful FMCG companies with an enviable portfolio of products. We're an energetic company born from an incredible entrepreneurial legacy. The success of Guinness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray and many more, over hundreds of years, led to the formation of our company in 1997.

Today our Strategy team stands on the shoulder of these giants and acts with ambitious spirit and determination. Diageo strategy is composed of two pillars, Corporate Strategy and Market Strategy. This position will support regional strategy projects across Europe.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating!

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Europe Senior Strategy Manager to join the Europe Strategy Team based in London. This role is essential in supporting our regional strategic initiatives as we unlock the next chapter of growth for Europe. The candidate will have an analytical attitude, outstanding leadership skills, and a solid understanding of the economic, socio-demographic, geopolitical, and commercial contexts of our markets.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Europe LT to develop and deploy our renewed F30 ambition.
• Partner with Europe markets to build detailed market, category, and functional strategies tailored to local needs.
• Support pan-European strategic projects in partnership with all Europe markets.
• Provide objective, cross-market analysis of market trends and performance, integrating both external and internal data.
• Develop analytical models to support business decisions and drive performance improvements.
• Understand and analyze the strategic, economic, socio-demographic, geopolitical, and commercial contexts of Diageo Europe's markets.
• Develop storylines and presentations to communicate effectively with different stakeholders and motivate change.
• Support the 3-year financial plan at European level by working closely with FP&A teams and markets

Experience / skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting, strategic planning, financial or market analysis, or roles.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across different levels of the organization.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in advanced analytical tools and software. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint are strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies in a complex, multi-national environment.
• Deep understanding of the European market and its socio-economic, geopolitical, and commercial landscape.

What you'll gain from Diageo & the Strategy team

• You'll join a Purpose led organisation with a progressive ESG track record and vision, from sustainability to a world leading Diversity & Inclusion agenda

• Winning formula: Global #1 premium spirits' company with world-famous share winning brands in an exciting, growing, profitable industry

• Growing & Learning: Learning and development from a FTSE 10 business that uses CPG best practices

• Career building: we have a track record of placing strategists into the commercial business, with recent placements into leadership roles across marketing, finance, planning, sales, digital and innovation.

• Variety: we work on projects across the full E2E value chain.

• Impact: work on the most pressing strategic issues, driving strategy to execution to enable positive change

• Exposure & Network: work cross functionally and collaboratively with senior leadership across the business

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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