Head of Strategy Office - Aarhus
Arla Foods
- Viby, Midtjylland
- Permanent
- Fuldtid
- Co-leading the implementation of Future26 strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Strategy and Business Development, ensuring that we deliver on our strategic bets, track our progress and impact and adjust the course along the way
- Driving strategic cross-functional projects for the Executive Management Team of Arla - this could be market, category or network related projects that require your strategic leadership and a strong business development toolbox
- Project-leading the development of the new Arla Strategy which will succeed Future26 (work to start in 2025), playing an instrumental role in shaping the next chapter of Arla
- Day-to-day management of a team of 6 amazing strategists (analysts, associates and managers) who are eager to perform and develop, having you as their leader
- Being a member of the Strategy and Business Development Leadership Team, contributing to the overall direction and performance of the function.
- This position offers you an excellent opportunity to work with strategy and business development directly with our top management and other senior leaders. It will provide you with ample development opportunities as we have overly broad exposure to different tasks and network across the full organisation. It will therefore work as a strong foundation for potential next career step in Arla.
- You will become part of our Strategy and Business Development team, which consists of high-caliber people with e.g. top-tier consulting backgrounds. The team has significant opportunities to truly impact our business as we are working on the most critical strategic projects across the full value chain.
- You have proven experience in leading and developing teams of consultants or analysts, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- You have strong project management skills and can handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, while managing senior stakeholders and sponsors.
- You are a problem-solver that can work with complex data and advanced financial models to find effective solutions.
- You have a strategic mindset that can structure recommendations and create high-quality material to set the direction.
- You have been part of corporate strategy projects in the past for other companies and have a good understanding of the FMCG industry and its dynamics.
- Moreover, you should be a skilled communicator and change agent with an open mind as you will be working across many markets and organisational areas. Your level of drive lies far above average, and your can-do-attitude enables you to challenge the status quo and find ambitious solutions. An excellent command of PowerPoint, Excel, and English is a must.
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