Corporate Strategy Manager – Consulting Background

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Corporate Strategy Manager with a consulting background to join its Dublin team in a hybrid role. You will work directly with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, commercial decision-making, and key corporate developments, moving beyond advisory work to shape business outcomes in industry.

The ideal candidate will leverage management consulting or investment banking experience to drive commercial strategy and transformational projects, gaining broad exposure to

Qualifications

• Experience in management/strategy consulting, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Strong analytical, commercial and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders on complex projects.
• Ambition to transition into industry with a long-term career in commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy - develop and execute commercial strategies and key initiatives.
• Senior Leadership engagement - provide analysis and insights to influence decisions.
• Investor Relations support - assist with investor materials and engagement.
• Strategic Projects - lead cross-functional projects focusing on growth and performance.
• Commercial Analysis - evaluate performance and identify opportunities.
• Corporate Developments - analyse significant corporate developments and potential transactions.
• Decision Support - provide financial and strategic analysis for planning and long-term objectives.

Skills

Management consulting

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder management

Investor relations

Business analytics

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Strategy Manager - Consulting Background

Sector: Corporate

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Salary: DOE plus bonus and benefits

Our Client

Our client is a growing corporate organisation looking to strengthen its Group Finance function with a commercially focused strategy professional. The business offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, commercial decision-making and key corporate developments.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from management consulting, strategy consulting or investment banking who is looking to make the move into industry and take a more hands-on role in shaping business decisions.

Working directly with senior leadership, you will gain exposure to commercial strategy, Investor Relations, strategic projects and significant corporate developments. This is not a traditional finance role. It offers the opportunity to move beyond advising businesses and become directly involved in driving commercial decisions and influencing the strategic direction of a growing organisation.

Who should apply?

We are interested in speaking with ambitious, commercially minded professionals looking to transition into a strategic role within industry. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Background in management consulting, strategy consulting, corporate finance or investment banking
• Strong analytical, commercial and strategic problem-solving skills
• Experience working with senior stakeholders on complex commercial or strategic projects
• Ability to evaluate business performance, identify commercial opportunities and communicate strategic insights
• Ambition to move into industry and develop a long-term career in commercial strategy

Role and Reporting Lines

This role will sit within the Group Finance function and work closely with senior leadership across the business. Responsibilities will include:

• Commercial Strategy - Supporting the development and execution of commercial strategies and key business initiatives
• Senior Leadership Engagement - Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide analysis and insights that influence business decisions
• Investor Relations - Supporting Investor Relations activities, including the preparation of materials and analysis for investor engagement
• Strategic Projects - Playing a key role in cross-functional projects with a focus on commercial performance and business growth
• Commercial Analysis - Evaluating business performance, commercial opportunities and potential areas for improvement
• Corporate Developments - Supporting the analysis and evaluation of significant corporate developments and potential transactions
• Decision Support - Providing financial and strategic analysis to support commercial planning and long-term business objective.