Business Strategy Associate

Responsibilities:

• Support in the formulation, execution, and tracking of business strategies, goals, and KPIs.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with department heads to align projects and operations with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management and stakeholders summarizing strategic insights, findings, and recommendations.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis, and benchmarking to identify growth opportunities, competitive threats, and industry best practices.
• Analyze data to forecast market trends and assess new business models or partnerships.
• Prepare detailed competitor and market intelligence reports to guide decision-making.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret business and financial data to identify performance gaps or improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for tracking progress on strategic KPIs.
• Support in developing business cases for new initiatives, products, or investments.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of cross-functional projects to ensure timely and successful execution.
• Monitor project milestones, track progress, and prepare project updates for leadership.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on business priorities.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and visually appealing presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Support senior management in communicating strategy updates to staff, investors, or partners.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage.
• 5-6 years of experience in business strategy, management consulting, financial analysis, or corporate planning.
• Experience in a fast-paced or dynamic industry (e.g., consulting, technology, FMCG, financial services) preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (proficiency in Excel, data modeling, and financial analysis).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint or similar tools for executive presentations.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and initiative.