Manager of Strategy & Operations (New Initiatives)

Enova; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid schedule Tue-Thu in-office

Remote Mon & Fri

Health Insurance

Sabbatical program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Summer hours

DEI groups

Charitable matching

Volunteer day

Employee recognition program

401(k) matching

Roth option

Descrizione del lavoro

Enova seeks a Strategy & Operations Manager to shape strategic direction and optimize business performance. You will actively support new initiatives (organic and inorganic) by conducting market studies, building robust business models, and managing acquisitions or startups.

You’ll partner with cross-functional leadership to drive strategic initiatives, budgeting, and financial planning, with a strong path to senior leadership at Enova.

Competenze

• 5 to 7 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.

Mansioni

• Conduct comprehensive market studies and competitive landscape analyses to identify trends, customer needs, and potential targets
• Build and manage complex business models to evaluate M&A opportunities, partnerships, and new products
• Support leadership in developing strategies and collaborating with marketing, operations, finance and other teams
• Participate in financial forecasting, budgeting and planning to provide strategic insights
• Plan for and support business integration or start-up projects
• Monitor KPIs and financial metrics to track performance and drive corrective actions
• Assist in managing risks, evaluating operational efficiencies, and implementing monitoring
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Present findings to senior stakeholders using data-driven storytelling

Conoscenze

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

M&A modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Storytelling with data

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

• As a Strategy & Operations (S&O) Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping Enova’s strategic direction and optimizing business performance. You will actively support new business initiatives (organic and inorganic) by conducting in-depth market studies, building robust business models, and managing acquisitions or business start-ups
• You’ll partner closely with cross-functional leadership to drive key strategic initiatives, budgeting, and financial planning. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with other teams and offers a strong path to further leadership roles at Enova
• Conduct comprehensive market studies and competitive landscape analyses to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential targets
• Build and manage complex business models to evaluate corporate M&A opportunities, strategic partnerships, and new product lines or businesses
• Support the leadership team in developing comprehensive business strategies and collaborating with marketing, operations, finance, and other teams to ensure execution
• Participate in financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning to provide insights for strategic decision-making
• Participate in planning for and supporting business integration or new business start-up projects
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to track business performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions
• Assist in managing business risks, evaluating operational efficiencies, and implementing effective monitoring and auditing
• Collaborate in mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Leverage strong communication skills to present findings and influence senior-level stakeholders through compelling, data-driven storytelling

Benefits

• Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
• Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
• PTO & paid holidays off
• Paid parental leave
• Summer hours (for eligible roles)
• DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
• Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) matching plus a roth option

5 to 7 years of experience in a fast-paced environment (strategy, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or operations strongly preferred)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategic insights

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field

Demonstrated experience conducting market studies and modeling businesses in support of corporate M&A

Proven ability to collaborate, motivate cross-functional teams, and drive performance to achieve and exceed business targets

Strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Experience integrating acquisitions into existing businesses or start-up activities for a new business

MBA strongly preferred

Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement