Director Global Strategy

SupportFinity™; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is looking for a Director, Global Strategy to lead strategic projects that drive profitable growth and competitive advantage. This role requires a strong analytical leader with 6+ years of experience and proven capabilities in management consulting.

The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid work arrangement of three days in office. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be highly collaborative. The compensation ranges from $200,000 to $220,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience, including 2+ years of top-tier management consulting experience.
• Proven track record of leading small, cross-functional teams to drive outcomes.
• Consumer and/or beauty experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects that deliver value to global and regional business teams.
• Play a leading role in the Wella Company corporate strategic planning cycle.
• Build functional strategy excellence for Wella Company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Undergraduate business degree or MBA

Job description

Position Title: Director, Global Strategy

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid / 3 days in office)

Reports to: VP Global Strategy & Insights

About Wella Company

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading professional and retail hair companies. It is a beauty collective with a mission to enable consumers to look & feel like their true self. Its love brands, which include beauty icons such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, and ghd (all together Wella Company), are co‑created by & designed for the beauty junkies of today & tomorrow. Wella Company and its brands are and will remain committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize their impact on the environment. For additional information about Wella Company please visit www.wella.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects that deliver value to global and regional business teams, drive profitable long‑range growth plans and improve our competitive advantages.
  • Lead cross‑functional partners through project scoping, research, workshops and analysis to drive towards strategic recommendations.
  • Find growth and profitability opportunities through robust data analysis; communicate those opportunities to a range of stakeholders to drive action and insight.
  • Build communications/decks to create clarity across the organization; drive rigorous execution in‑market.
  • Lead/support process for new capability builds as required.
• Play a leading role in the Wella Company corporate strategic planning cycle, providing thought leadership, quantitative and qualitative analysis, recommendations, and material preparation for a range of stakeholders, including our investors and BOD.
• Build functional Strategy excellence for Wella Co.
  • Propose & adopt best‑in‑class frameworks, business case methodology, tools, and approaches.
  • Communicate strategies and concepts in ways that drive clarity, energy, and inspiration across the organization.
  • Act with speed & urgency to enable timely strategic decisions for the company.
  • Build relationships to ensure information flow and partnership.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience, including 2+ years of top‑tier management consulting experience (required), with brand/corporate/PE experience a plus.
• Undergraduate business degree or MBA strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading small, cross‑functional teams to drive outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; excellent communicator; quick learner.
• Highly collaborative and relationship‑driven.
• Consumer and/or beauty experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $200,000-220,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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