Strategy Manager

Overview

• Our client, a leading chemical and specialty fluid management company in Lagos, is seeking a commercially astute and forward-thinking Strategy Manager to join its leadership team.
• Ideal candidate will drive the development, execution, and monitoring of key initiatives that support the organization’s long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate and business unit strategies aligned with organizational objectives
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to identify opportunities and risks
• Support leadership in strategic planning, transformation, and growth initiatives
• Lead cross-functional projects that drive operational efficiency and execution
• Build financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses for investment decisions
• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to track strategic progress
• Prepare executive presentations and reports for management and board meetings
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including partnerships and expansion initiatives
• Collaborate across teams Finance, Marketing, Operations, Product to ensure alignment.

Success Metrics KPIs

• Effective execution of strategic initiatives
• Measurable revenue growth and market expansion
• Improved operational efficiency and cost optimization
• Achievement of long-term business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related discipline
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• 10 - 15 years’ experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, or business analysis
• Strong expertise in data analysis, financial modelling, and strategy frameworks
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and senior stakeholders.

Core Skills:

• Strategic thinking & planning
• Business analysis & financial modelling
• Market research & competitive intelligence
• Project & stakeholder management
• Data interpretation & decision-making
• Executive communication & presentation.