Strategy Manager

Strategy Manager 

Location: Paddington + Hybrid Working 

As part of the newly formed Global Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions team, you'll drive high-impact initiatives across business intelligence, acquisitions, performance management, and strategic projects, all with a focus on pet-parents. You'll analyse market trends and assess our position against industry leaders, identify and evaluate investment opportunities for strategic growth, enhance operational excellence to meet key business prioritise, and lead initiatives in new market development, innovation, and sustainability.

You’ll be playing a key role in advancing our capabilities and shaping the future of our global business. 

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a global CPG business or consulting firm with a focus on the Consumer sector.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex data, including large datasets (e.g., Nielsen).
• Proficient in analysing financial statements and conducting quantitative analyses.
• Excellent qualitative research skills, with experience in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) brand diligence (growth potential, channel strategy, supply chain, financial robustness) a plus.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to influence and build relationships across teams.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Organic growth strategy projects: You will be the go-to person when it comes to providing the team and other leaders in the company an understanding of the market landscape, assessing our company's position relative to major industry players, and combining quantitative analyses with qualitative insights to support decision making in the organization. Your insights will ensure that we maintain our competitive edge by staying ahead of market trends and shifts.
• Inorganic growth strategy: You will:
  • Undertake key analyses to help develop and refine strategies specific to various markets.
  • Help identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
  • On an ongoing basis track the set of top-priority target companies’ performance
  • Support with conducting detailed research and diligence of potential targets.
  • Your role is critical in driving profitable growth and ensuring that new ventures and acquisitions align with our strategic objectives, thus fostering coherence and synergy across our operations.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Access Rover, Mars UK’s new hub for Rewards, Offers, Vouchers, and Recognition, featuring cashback, exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall to celebrate colleagues' achievements.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions or are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here

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