Business Strategy Manager

About the role

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

As a Business Strategy Manager, you will support the Corporate Strategy and Transformation team in executing company-wide transformational projects and driving NUSA’s overarching strategy. In this role, you will contribute to key priorities such as portfolio management, oversight of overarching strategic priorities, industry & competitive analyses, analyses of new growth opportunities, M&A landscape assessment and diligence, performance/capability assessments, and margin/ROIC optimization across the Nestlé USA business.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thorough internal and external analyses in a high-volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment, often under tight deadlines
• Be data-driven and detail-oriented, with an ability to keep the larger picture and long-term implications in mind. Be exceptional at pulling insights from a variety of sources, including databases, industry reports, investor/analyst reports, social media, and more
• Execute analysis including scoping information required, evaluating input information for accuracy and logic, working through data discrepancies, synthesizing information into key insights, and clearly communicating findings and key assumptions
• Maintain a strong understanding of the broader external landscape including consumer trends, competitor dynamics, customer evolution, etc., and help integrate into strategic recommendations and presentations
• Assist with the development of high-quality presentations for senior levels of the organization (NUSA and Global) on own initiatives or on broader NUSA activities; support broader activities related to senior stakeholder visits, as needed
• Prioritize deliverables and manage project timelines across various groups and efforts
• Support M&A&D activities including target pipeline development, preliminary assessment and diligences; may be asked to support divestiture activities, as need
• Partner with key stakeholders to assess, develop and drive forward key recommendations for the organization
• Support Program Governance at enterprise level to ensure risk & issue management, strategic alignment & resource use are effectively managed

Requirements

• BA/BS required, MBA considered a significant plus
• 3+ years of related experience (Consulting, Finance, or Strategy), with strong analytical background
• Strong ability to use data to tell stories in a clear, concise manner
• Hightly proficient in the development of analysis (Excel proficiency is a must) and highly developed oral & written communication skills (proficiency in Power Point and Word are a must)

Skills

• Very strong Project Management & Analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results
• Flexibility and adaptability to deliver in a high volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment, often under tight deadlines
• Track record of top-performance with an entrepreneurial “can-do” attitude. Ability to work across diverse business topics and analyses
• Track record of excellent performance with a willingness to work outside of comfort zone and try new things
• Understanding of change management and a willingness to challenge the status quo
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills