Manager Corporate Strategy

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Manager for Corporate Strategy to support strategic initiatives and growth opportunities. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, conducting market analyses, and developing business cases. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in corporate strategy or consulting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, or investment banking.
• Proven experience developing business cases and executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual strategic planning cycle across business units.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses for growth initiatives.
• Deliver strategic insights and presentations to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Job description

The Manager, Corporate Strategy will support key strategic initiatives, market assessments, and growth opportunity analyses across the organization. Working closely with the Director and SVP of Corporate Strategy, this role will be instrumental in developing insights, building business cases, and driving critical elements of the strategic planning process.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing, analytical, and collaborative individual looking to grow their impact in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Objectives:

• Support the annual strategic planning cycle, collaborating across business units and functions.
• Conduct rigorous market, customer, and competitive analyses to support key growth initiatives.
• Develop strategic frameworks, models, and business cases that drive executive decision-making.
• Support strategic projects related to M&A, partnerships, and new market entry evaluations.
• Deliver clear, concise strategic insights and presentations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and synthesize data to develop actionable strategic recommendations.
• Analyze markets, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to inform growth strategies.
• Support the development of Board and ExCo materials with clear and insightful storytelling.
• Assist in due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Product, Technology) to align execution plans with strategy.
• Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic consulting, investment banking, or related fields.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Proven experience developing business cases, market assessments, and executive-level presentations.
• Comfort working with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, evolving environment.