Strategy Principal

Fortescue; Harwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus 5 days option

Childcare Benefits

On-site gym access

Job summary

Fortescue Zero in the UK seeks a Strategy Principal to shape long-term strategy, drive transformation across the organisation and advise senior leadership.

You will lead evaluations of markets and technologies, manage strategic programmes, and build governance for value creation while partnering with executives to prioritise investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business transformation or corporate development.
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic outcomes.
• Experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives with significant organisational impact.
• Expert-level knowledge in strategic planning, business analysis, financial modelling and commercial evaluation.
• Experience operating within complex, fast-paced and high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Fortescue Zero's long-term corporate strategy and strategic priorities.
• Develop enterprise strategic roadmaps supporting sustainable growth, transformation and market leadership.
• Shape the organisation's future business portfolio through evaluation of new markets, technologies and business models.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to Executive Leadership.
• Influence enterprise-wide decision making through evidence-based strategic recommendations.
• Lead the identification and evaluation of transformational growth opportunities, including acquisitions, investments, partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Determine strategic investment priorities through robust commercial and financial analysis.
• Support negotiation of strategic commercial partnerships.
• Lead enterprise-wide strategic programmes involving multiple business units.
• Build executive alignment around strategic priorities and organisational transformation.
• Develop governance frameworks and performance measures supporting effective strategy execution.
• Influence organisational resource allocation to maximise long-term value creation.
• Anticipate emerging technology, regulatory and market developments that may impact Fortescue Zero.
• Develop innovative strategic responses that position the organisation for long-term competitive advantage.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Programme leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Power of Now

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Strategy Principal to join our Strategy department.

About the role

The Strategy Principal plays a critical role in shaping and driving Fortescue Zero's long-term strategic direction. The role leads the identification, evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives that support business growth, organisational transformation and competitive advantage. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Strategy Principal provides thought leadership, rigorous analysis and strategic recommendations that influence key business decisions across multiple functions and business units.

What you will do

Enterprise Strategy

• Define and evolve Fortescue Zero's long-term corporate strategy and strategic priorities.
• Develop enterprise strategic roadmaps supporting sustainable growth, transformation and market leadership.
• Shape the organisation's future business portfolio through evaluation of new markets, technologies and business models.

Executive Strategic Advisory

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to Executive Leadership.
• Influence enterprise-wide decision making through evidence-based strategic recommendations.
• Challenge conventional thinking and provide independent strategic counsel on complex commercial issues.
• Provide strategic insight to support Board and Executive decision-making where required.

Corporate Development & Growth

• Lead the identification and evaluation of transformational growth opportunities, including acquisitions, investments, partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Determine strategic investment priorities through robust commercial and financial analysis.
• Support negotiation of strategic commercial partnerships.

Enterprise Transformation

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic programmes involving multiple business units.
• Build executive alignment around strategic priorities and organisational transformation.
• Develop governance frameworks and performance measures supporting effective strategy execution.
• Influence organisational resource allocation to maximise long-term value creation.

Market Leadership & Innovation

• Anticipate emerging technology, regulatory and market developments that may impact Fortescue Zero.
• Develop innovative strategic responses that position the organisation for long-term competitive advantage.
• Act as the recognised strategic thought leader across Fortescue Zero.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related field;
• Significant experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business transformation, corporate development or a related strategic leadership role.
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic outcomes across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives with significant organisational impact.
• Expert-level knowledge in strategic planning, business analysis, financial modelling and commercial evaluation.
• Experience operating within complex, fast-paced and high-growth environments.

Key Skills:

• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to address highly complex business challenges.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling expertise.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong programme leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering strategic initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term value creation.

Key attributes:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and think critically about complex issues.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail and accuracy in analysis and reporting.
• Adaptable: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Influential: Builds alignment and drives decision-making across senior leadership and stakeholder groups.
• Collaborative: Fosters strong relationships and enables high-performing cross-functional teams.

What is in it for you?

Our UK benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.