Strategy Manager

Cosm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosm, a global technology company, is seeking a Strategy Manager to join the Strategic Planning team. The role reports to the Vice President, Strategic Planning and helps shape Cosm's strategy across multiple business functions.

Candidates should have 4+ years in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy with a data-driven mindset; MBA preferred; experience in media/tech preferred; startup DNA and strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred and 4+ years in strategy/finance roles.
• Experience in media and/or technology industries is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in ambiguity and prioritize effectively.
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new business opportunities
• Conduct strategic analysis on existing businesses
• Create financial analyses for potential partnership deals
• Track and analyze competitor financial and operational information
• Assist in development of financing strategy
• Create and present materials to brief senior leadership

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Data-driven mindset

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. We help our partners create spaces and content that blur the lines of real and virtual across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm was born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology. Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., and Cosm Immersive combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. Innovation is in our DNA.

Summary

The Strategy Manager will be a key member of the Strategic Planning team, assisting in the development of the overall strategy for Cosm. The role will report into the Vice President, Strategic Planning and will contribute to strategic decision making across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new business opportunities
• Conduct strategic analysis on existing businesses
• Create financial analysis to help leadership evaluate potential partnership deals
• Track and analyze competitor financial and operational information
• Assist in development of financing strategy
• Create and present materials to brief senior leadership

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy/development, or other financial/business analyst function with rigorous attention to detail
• Experience in the media and/or technology industries strongly preferred
• MBA preferred
• Start-up DNA: willing to roll up sleeves, do foundational work and test new approaches. Able to deftly prioritize. Comfortable with ambiguity—unhindered by change and uncertainty—and can methodically work through complex problems
• Eager to collaborate with the Strategic Planning team to solve tough problems
• Passion for data-driven approach, ability to think strategically, drawing out big picture correlations, predictions and recommendations
• Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. A high impact presence—capable of quickly establishing credibility, influencing constituencies and persuading professionals at all levels
• Strong finance-based analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• Deep interest and experience in immersive technology and content
• Strong visual presentation skills to deliver communications that align the organization behind a common vision

The annualized base salary range for this position in California is $105,000 to $140,000. The base salary offered will factor in internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience, among other factors.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.