Manager - Corporate Strategy - Consumer Goods

About the Role:

The role will involve driving strategic initiatives, tracking key business priorities, coordinating with cross-functional teams and providing data-driven insights to the CEO for business decision-making.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, handling multiple priorities and taking ownership of projects from strategy through execution.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the CEO/Founder on strategic business initiatives and priority projects.

- Drive execution and follow-up of key initiatives across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and other functions.

- Prepare business reviews, MIS, dashboards and management presentations for the CEO.

- Analyse business performance, identify trends, gaps and opportunities and provide actionable insights.

- Track key KPIs, business targets and strategic initiatives and ensure timely execution.

- Coordinate with functional heads and ensure alignment on CEO-level priorities.

- Support the CEO in annual planning, budgeting, business reviews and strategic decision-making.

- Conduct market, competitor and business analysis to support growth initiatives.

- Take ownership of special projects assigned by the CEO/Founder, including new business initiatives, process improvements and growth projects.

- Prepare presentations, reports and analytical material for senior management meetings.

- Act as a bridge between the CEO's office and various business functions to ensure effective communication and execution.