Corporate Strategy Manager – Consulting Background

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is assisting a growing corporate organisation in Dublin to recruit a Corporate Strategy Manager with a consulting background. You will work with senior leadership on commercial strategy, strategic projects and key corporate developments.

The role sits within Group Finance and offers exposure to Investor Relations, cross-functional initiatives and significant business decisions. Hybrid Dublin location with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, commercial and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders on complex commercial or strategic projects.
• Ability to evaluate business performance and communicate strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 objectives.

Skills

Management consulting

Strategy consulting

Corporate finance

Investment banking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

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.