Strategy & Operations Associate

Minerva Insights Group; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Minerva Insights Group is seeking a capable professional to support the COO with strategic, operational, and transformation priorities. You will also assist other senior leaders on analytical and project management topics across the group.

Your role includes driving integration initiatives, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and harmonizing processes across operating companies to deliver measurable impact.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, financial analysis, or transformation roles.
• Experience in multi-country or matrix organizations is a strong plus.
• Experience in integration, transformation, or process optimization projects preferred.
• High level of English, written and spoken. Ability to speak and understand Spanish is a strong plus.

Responsabilidades

• Conducting strategic, financial, and operational analyses to support Group decision-making.
• Developing clear, structured presentations and documentation for senior leadership and the Board.
• Tracking progress of strategic and operational initiatives, maintaining project documentation and follow-up routines.
• Supporting due diligence, integration analysis, and planning for acquisitions.
• Facilitating collaboration and alignment between central teams and portfolio companies.
• Provide project management and analytical support for cross-functional initiatives (e.g., AI adoption, automation, talent development efforts).
• Providing ad-hoc support to other C-level roles (e.g., Group Chief People Officer, Group Finance).

Conhecimentos

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

BI tools

Formação académica

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics

Ferramentas

Power BI

Tableau

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Come and leverage technology, experience and knowledge withus...

Provide the adequate support to the Chief Operating Officer in advancing strategic, operational, and transformation priorities across Minerva Insights Group. You will also provide cross-functional support to other Group executives (e.g., Chief People Officer, Chief FinancialOfficer and General Managers) on analytical, operational, and project management topics.

Key activities include:

• Drive integration and transformation initiatives across portfolio companies.
• Identify, size, and support execution of cost optimization opportunities across the Group.
• Support the harmonization and standardization of processes across operating companies.
• Play an active role in building and consolidating Minerva's operations, with real impact and visibility across the group.

You will be responsible for...

• Conducting strategic, financial, and operational analyses to support Group decision-making.
• Developing clear, structured presentations and documentation for senior leadership and the Board.
• Tracking progress of strategic and operational initiatives, maintaining project documentation and follow-up routines.
• Supporting due diligence, integration analysis, and planning for acquisitions.
• Facilitating collaboration and alignment between central teams and portfolio companies.
• Provide project management and analytical support for cross-functional initiatives (e.g., AI adoption, automation, talent development efforts).
• Providing ad-hoc support to other C-level roles (e.g., Group Chief People Officer, Group Finance.

You’ll need to show...

We expect you to be able to demonstrate the following core competencies for this role:

• Impact:
  • Focused on objectives and identifies activities and key results required to meet them.
  • Takes accountability and self-motivated to deliver results even in situations which are not straight-forward.
• Develop collaborative and dynamic working relationships to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Communication:
  • Communication is clear and concise and uses data relevant to the audience (Senior Leaders) to support points of view and recommendations.
  • Keeps relevant people accurately informed and up to date of both positive and potentially negative information.
• Engages in learning activities and is interested in understanding different ways of doing things, including the key activities performed by others in the team.
• Actively keeps up to date with industry trends and research and shares learnings with the team.

Your qualifications and Skills should be a match to...

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, financial analysis, or transformation roles.
• Experience in multi-country or matrix organizations is a strong plus.
• Experience in integration, transformation, or process optimization projects preferred.
• High level of English, written and spoken. Ability to speak and understand Spanish is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Personal Attributes

• High sense of ownership and accountability.
• Structured, rigorous, and detail-oriented working style.
• Ability to manage concurrent priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a strong growth mindset.

About us

Minerva Insights was founded in 2023 through the merger of several market research, media intelligence and software development. With nearly 400 professionals, the Group transforms large volumes of structured and unstructured data into actionable strategic insights. It is currently undergoing full integration and transformation to strengthen its international presence and leverage synergies and future acquisitions.

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