Location: London | Salary: £130,000 - £150,000 base + bonus |
Sector: Energy / Oil & Gas / Utilities / Mining | Specialism: Strategy |
Type: Permanent | Contact: Andrew Wilde |
COMPANY:
Our client is a large FTSE100 utilities company, undergoing a period of growth, change, and diversification. They have ambitious plans to compete in new markets and revolutionise their industry. As a result, they are now seeking a Head of Strategy to take a senior role in driving their strategic initiatives.
ROLE:
The role reports directly to the Executive Committee and is of critical importance to developing the company’s corporate strategy and growth plans. The Head of Strategy will drive M&A processes and opportunities as they arise, as well as facilitate and run annual board strategy topics, based on rigorous market, competitive and strategic analyses.
-Key responsibilities will include-
-Setting the overall strategic direction
-Leading the strategy work programme
-Maintaining excellent stakeholder engagement across multiple business units
-Structuring and executing high level strategic initiatives
REQUIREMENTS:
-Undergraduate degree, level 2.1 or equivalent preferred, MBA desirable
-Must have experience working in a top-tier strategy consulting firm
-Ability to lead, and manage teams, to create and deliver strategic objectives
-Experience working in utilities, infrastructure, or a related regulated industry.
-Expert in rigorous strategic analysis, leading to the implementation of critical work programmes.
-Excellent communication and influencing skills.
-Proven track record of working within a highly confidential and often price sensitive environment.