Strategy Manager

Suncorp New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Auckland is seeking an experienced Strategy Manager to support the CEO and lead strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in strategy roles and strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible leave, and various other perks in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus

Flexible leave of up to 4 days per year

Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance

Discounts on insurance products

$250 annually towards wellness activities

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in a strategy-related position.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry is highly regarded.
• Proven experience managing senior-level relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directly support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop the three-year business plan to execute the strategy.
• Deliver competitor intelligence and insights.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Strategic frameworks and concepts

Excellent communication skills

Analytical business skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Overview

Suncorp is an organisation committed to our people, with a culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions and individuals are able to succeed in a supportive environment that rewards teamwork and ambition. We are focused on strategy and growth within Suncorp NZ and are looking for an experienced Strategy Manager to help lead and deliver our strategy agenda, including facilitating annual strategic and agile quarterly business planning processes, delivering priority strategy projects and developing strategic insights and reporting for the business. This is a key role within our business and covers the full suite of strategy work including: strategy development (short-, medium- and long-term), business planning, strategic projects (growth, operational improvement, customer experience, operating model and ESG), corporate development and M&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to help set the longer-term and medium-term ambition and strategy for the Suncorp NZ business.
• Develop the three-year business plan to execute the strategy and deliver key financial and non-financial outcomes. Work with our Finance team to integrate the business plan and financial plan, including key strategic initiatives.
• Deliver priority strategy projects and strategy work, typically to either a board or executive audience.
• Deliver competitor intelligence including research of competitor results to gain insight into competitor advantages or opportunities.
• Deliver regular CEO reporting to the board and other reports and presentations as required (for example, investor days).
• Build strong cross-functional working relationships across SNZ, developing trust as a Strategy subject matter expert.
• Lead and inspire a small strategy team, creating a culture of customer and performance focus and innovation.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

• 5+ years relevant experience in a strategy-related position (in-house strategy or management consulting).
• Financial Services industry experience (highly regarded).
• Demonstrated experience applying strategic frameworks and concepts and delivering strategy work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience managing senior level relationships.
• Strong analytical business skills and financial acumen / business judgement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible leave of up to 4 days per year in addition to annual leave
• Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
• Discounts on Vero insurance and Southern Cross medical insurance
• $250 annually towards wellness activities
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity
• Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance

About Suncorp New Zealand

We’re proud to be part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. With a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are committed to inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.