Head, Strategy in a Leading Trading Company

Deloitte Nigeria – Our client, a leading trading company based in Nigeria, specializing in exporting of high-quality agricultural products, with subsidiaries in the energy, and logistics sectors, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Strategy

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Category: Strategy and Business Transformation

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will oversee and lead the strategic planning and execution processes for the company and its subsidiaries.
• The role requires a visionary leader with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Implement strategies through effective planning and execution processes
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the organization against its strategic goals, establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop monitoring systems to track progress
• Identify areas for improvement make necessary adjustments to enhance effectiveness
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business environment, including industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify emerging opportunities for the organization.
• Assess potential risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors to ensure the organization is prepared to address any challenges that may arise
• Provide strategic insights based on market trends and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• A relevant MBA / Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• 10 – 15 years’ experience, of which at least 8 years are in strategy management role
• In-depth knowledge of corporate and business strategies that align with the business model
• Familiarity with financial analysis and budgeting processes.
• People Management and Leadership skills
• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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