Strategy Manager

Walker Lovell; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell seeks a seasoned strategist with 7+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development or related fields. You will build business cases, evaluate investments, and influence senior leaders across a global industrial footprint.

The role combines rigorous financial analysis with strategic insight, delivering actionable recommendations and supporting growth initiatives in a high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience across strategy, consulting, corporate development, finance, investment banking or industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, market analysis and business-case development capability.
• Proven ability to turn complex analysis into concise executive-level recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, supply chain or a related discipline; MBA, mining, M&A or sustainability experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic plans and business cases supporting growth, investment and long-term footprint decisions.
• Evaluate opportunities using P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, valuation and DCF modelling.
• Support M&A and business development activity across market assessment, diligence, valuation and strategic analysis.
• Present clear recommendations to senior leaders while influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial modelling

Market analysis

Executive communication

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or supply chain

MBA or M&A or sustainability experience advantageous

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Compensation:

Strong base salary + 20% performance-linked bonus

Shape the decisions that drive long-term growth

Join an established global industrial business where strategy sits close to senior leadership. You’ll work on high-value growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic projects with direct visibility across Strategy, Finance and Operations.

Package

Strong base salary with a 20% company performance bonus, reflecting the commercial impact and visibility of the role.

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and major strategic decisions
• Clear development potential within a global organisation
• Broad experience across strategy, investment, M&A and business development
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established industrial group

Why This Business

This is a globally respected industrial organisation with a significant North American footprint and a long-term growth agenda. The strategy function plays a central role in evaluating markets, investments, transactions and business priorities, giving this position genuine influence over how the organisation develops.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build strategic plans and business cases supporting growth, investment and long-term footprint decisions
• Evaluate opportunities using P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, valuation and DCF modelling
• Support M&A and business development activity across market assessment, diligence, valuation and strategic analysis
• Present clear recommendations to senior leaders while influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

What You’ll Bring

• Around 7+ years’ experience across strategy, consulting, corporate development, finance, investment banking or industrial/manufacturing environments
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, market analysis and business-case development capability
• Proven ability to turn complex analysis into concise executive-level recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, supply chain or a related discipline; MBA, mining, M&A or sustainability experience is advantageous

Who This Suits

You’re a commercially minded strategist who enjoys moving beyond reporting into decisions that shape a business. You’re comfortable combining detailed financial analysis with market insight, influencing senior stakeholders and taking ownership of complex strategic questions.

You’re also looking for a role with visibility, development runway and the opportunity to broaden your experience across strategy, transactions and operational decision-making.