Group Strategy Manager Mr Price Group

4 hours ago


Durban, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time

**Group Strategy Manager**

**_ your purpose_**

The Group Strategy Manager assists the Executive leadership team in researching and executing an aligned business strategy across the key strategic pillars identified in the new Group strategy.

Reporting to the Group Strategy Director, you are responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage strategic and/or operational projects across the Group ensuring alignment and successful implementation across the organization.

You will also support the Group Strategy Director in the coordination and alignment of our Group KPI’s, research and preparation of industry reports, business intelligence collation and business case compilation and assessment to ensure the Group’s strategy is executed.

**_ your day-to-day responsibilities_**

**Facilitate Strategic Alignment**:
Promote alignment between the Group and Divisional Strategies to ensure that the Group delivers on its vision. Ensure alignment between Group and divisional KPI’s. Monitor KPI performance. Highlight areas of underperformance to ensure continuous improvement

**Opportunity Assessment**:
Assist in the development of business cases for organic growth concepts. Assist in the assessment and due diligence process of acquisition targets. Project Management and Coordination of opportunity assessments.

**Monitoring and reporting**:
Ensure that the content and the spirit of the strategic plan are being implemented and tracked accurately to facilitate robust business discussions and informed decision-making. Track and report on the progress of execution against the strategy. Assist in post-mortem analysis where projects are concluded. Deliver insights and recommendations to drive decision-making.

**Research**:
Gather internal and external (market, industry, competitor, customer) data and translate it into useful and actionable insights for informed strategy formulation. Conduct research on strategic trends, i.e., Political, Economic, Social, Technological and analyse these trends and determine the impact on the future of the organisation.

**_ what are the requirements?_**
- a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Science/Economics/qualified CA(SA) /CFA
- 8+ years experience within a fast-paced retail business with commercial exposure/strategy planning or execution experience or corporate finance environment
- Previous M&A experience would be an advantage
- The following skills and attributes will ensure your success: detail orientation, organization skills; strategic thinking; financial analysis; project management; project execution; managing complexity and ambiguity; Analytical and logical thinking; Presentation skills; Communication skills (written & verbal); Critical thinking ability; Problem-solving; Interpersonal skills; relationship building and an understanding of the macro-economic environment and the retail market

**click here to learn more about who we are**

The People’s Value Champion | Cash-Based | Omni-Channel | Fashion-Value Retailer

The Mr Price Group retails in more than 1500 stores in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Africa through our 8-trading divisions Mr Price, Mr Price Home, Mr Price Sport, Mr Price Money, MILADYS, sheet street, Power Fashion and Yuppiechef

Mr Price Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.


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