Manager Strategy & Business Management Emerging Markets
Position Responsibilities:
1. Analytical & Insight Generation
Conduct financial operational and market analysis to support strategy development and performance reviews.
Prepare insight summaries data visualizations and analytical briefs for senior stakeholders.
2. Executive-Level Material Development
Build polished structured and insight-led executive materials including CEO briefings performance decks market updates and strategic presentations.
Ensure clarity accuracy and narrative cohesion across all deliverables.
3. Strategic Planning & Performance Support
Support annual and multi-year planning across EM markets by preparing inputs tracking deliverables and consolidating market submissions.
Maintain KPI dashboards performance trackers and initiative monitoring frameworks.
4. In-Market Project Support
Participate in market deployments as part of strategic or performance-related sprints.
Support on-ground diagnostics issue tracking problemsolving sessions and insight synthesis.
5. Market Insights & External Trends
Conduct research on regulatory developments competitor movements consumer behaviors and macroeconomic trends.
Translate research into clear implications to inform strategic discussions and planning.
6. Team Support & CrossFunctional Collaboration
Work closely with Directors market teams and regional partners to support coordination communication and follow-through across EM initiatives.
Ensure workstreams progress smoothly with data accuracy documentation organization and timely communication.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or above.
36 years of experience in strategy FP&A consulting analytics or business management.
Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and business analysis tools.
Experience working in multi-country environments is advantageous.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with ability to work confidently with financial operational and market data.
Excellent communication and PowerPoint skills with ability to produce executive-ready materials.
High attention to detail strong follow-through and disciplined execution.
Effective project coordination skills comfortable supporting multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultures and seniority levels.
Adaptable proactive and able to respond quickly to shifting priorities and inmarket needs.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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