Director, Business Strategy & Planning

Ferrero; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a Director, Business Strategy & Planning in Parsippany, NJ to shape North America’s strategic priorities and translate them into actionable plans. You will lead cross-functional efforts, develop executive presentations, and partner with senior leaders to drive performance and decisions.

You will own the strategic planning cycle, refine scorecards, and deliver clear insights to the Chief Business Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, business strategy, or business operations with a track record of moving from analysis to execution.
• Strategy consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with senior executives across functions in a complex, global organization.
• Ability to structure ambiguous requests, craft narratives, and develop polished executive presentations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the North America strategic planning process across functions, shaping priorities and delivering planning materials and presentations.
• Translate strategic plans into action with leadership routines, milestones, and performance measures.
• Develop executive presentations and written content for North America and global leadership forums; structure messages and recommendations.
• Prepare for sensitive meetings with senior leaders; align stakeholders and ensure materials are ready for discussion.
• Develop and refine executive scorecards and reporting to show performance, progress, and risks/opportunities.
• Analyze financial, commercial, market, and operational data to identify trends and action steps.
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives; define work, manage milestones, and deliver outcomes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen planning and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management/finance or related field

MBA or other advanced degree

Job description

We have a current opening for a Director, Business Strategy & Planning and are actively reviewing applications.

The Director, Business Strategy & Planning plays a central role in shaping Ferrero North America’s business priorities and translating them into plans, decisions, and action. Reporting to the SVP of Strategy & Planning, this role works closely with North America leaders and global stakeholders on strategic planning, business performance, executive communications, and cross-functional initiatives.

This is a highly collaborative and hands‑on role. The Director will bring structure and insight to complex business questions while personally developing the presentations, written content, and analysis needed for senior leadership discussions. Success requires someone who can be a thought partner to executives, work effectively across functions, and deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑moving environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive the North America strategic planning process in alignment with global timelines, working across functions to shape priorities, synthesize inputs, develop recommendations, and deliver planning materials and presentations.
• Help translate the strategic plan into action through leadership routines, clear milestones, performance measures, and follow‑up on key decisions and commitments.
• Develop executive presentations and written content for North America and global leadership forums, including town halls, business reviews, and presentations for the Chief Business Officer. Structure the story, write the content, and turn complex inputs into clear messages and recommendations.
• Prepare for and support sensitive, high‑visibility meetings with senior North America and global leaders, partnering with the SVP of Strategy & Planning to anticipate questions, align stakeholders, and ensure materials are ready for discussion and decision.
• Develop and refine executive scorecards and reporting that provide a clear view of business performance, progress against priorities, and emerging risks or opportunities.
• Analyze financial, commercial, market, and operational information to identify trends, evaluate gaps, and recommend actions.
• Lead or support cross‑functional strategic initiatives, helping teams define the work, manage milestones and dependencies, resolve issues, and deliver outcomes.
• Identify and help implement process improvements that strengthen planning, decision‑making, and execution across the business.
• Bring relevant market, competitor, and industry insights into planning and leadership discussions.

About You:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, or a related field; an MBA or other relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, business strategy, business operations, or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to move from analysis and recommendations to execution. Strategy consulting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with senior executives and across functions, ideally in a complex organization with global stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to structure ambiguous requests, build a compelling narrative, and personally develop polished executive presentations and written materials.
• Strong analytical and commercial judgment, with the ability to interpret business and financial information and turn it into practical recommendations.
• The ability to influence without direct authority, build trusted relationships, and navigate sensitive organizational dynamics with sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong organization and project management skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and respond to time‑sensitive leadership needs.

This role is based in Parsippany, NJ, and requires an on‑site presence four to five days per week.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

What We Offer:

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The base compensation range for this position is $182,000.00 - $250,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.