Strategy Advisor

Basic Function:

The Strategy Advisor assists the CEO in formulating and executing business strategies to enhance overall company efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves establishing company policies, procedures, KPIs, and long-term objectives, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with various certifications and accreditations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy, Business Plan, and Long-Term Objectives:

• Develop, prepare, and update company strategies.
• Establish long-term objectives.
• Define and update business plans.
• Conduct studies on the financial and technical impact of strategic imperatives.
• Formulate and review cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and production enhancement schemes.

Business Opportunities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business opportunities.
• Present findings and recommendations to the CEO.
• Develop long-term strategies to enhance shareholder value.
• Collaborate with the Technical Development Advisor on new products, services, alliances, and acquisitions.

Market Research:

• Conduct market research in coordination with the Marketing and Sales Manager.
• Develop an effective market analysis/intelligence system.
• Assess and evaluate new investments and oversee consultant work.

Risk Management:

• Develop and communicate risk policies and charters.
• Perform risk assessments and evaluations.
• Prepare action plans and business continuity plans.
• Report risks to the Risk Committees, CEO, and management.
• Prepare the yearly risk report for the board of directors.

Certifications:

• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SASO, API, and CE.
• Act as the Management Representative for Quality and Integrated Management Systems.
• Monitor and review all relevant documentation and data.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and review the performance of management systems.

Policies, Procedures, Regulations, and Guidelines:

• Contribute to the preparation and review of company policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.

Reporting:

• Assist the CEO in preparing reports for the Board of Directors and board meetings.
• Coordinate updates to the Annual Report.
• Prepare routine, specific, and special reports as directed by the CEO.

Knowledge / Skills Profile:

• Education: University degree in a technical subject (preferably engineering); MBA is an advantage. Postgraduate training in relevant technologies is also beneficial.
• Language: Highly fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English. Strong technical report writing skills in English.
• Work Experience: 10-15 years in Business Strategy, with at least 7 years in the cement industry at the executive level or advising the executive level.