EOI: Strategy Manager - Fortescue Zero

Our Opportunity

Seeking Expression of Interests 

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire 

Roster: Monday to Friday, WFH options available but 3 days in the office as a minimum 

The Strategy Manager plays a pivotal role in developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency. 

To lead and deliver all aspects of Strategy across Fortescue Zero:
1.    Collaborate with senior management to define long-term business objectives and develop strategies to achieve them.
2.    Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives through performance metrics and KPIs.
3.    Lead and manage cross-functional teams to implement strategic projects and initiatives.
4.    Develop actionable recommendations to improve business performance and drive strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong leadership, oversight and support to guide the priorities and strategic direction of the strategy function.
• Develop and oversee market trends, competitive landscape, and internal competencies across the business units.
• Support the SLT in decision-making processes by providing relevant data, insights, and strategic options.
• Oversee and guide the analyse and assess strategic rationale of FZ commercial partnerships with external companies.
• Develop potential inorganic growth opportunities for the FZ business which have strong strategic rationale.
• Provide senior leadership reporting at program and group levels, and to CEOs and Board as required depending on value and risk profile
• Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering career growth and professional development

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy development, management consulting, business analysis, or a related field.
• Ideally a strategy consulting background - likely to senior EM level, AP or Junior Partner
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience (either in consulting, industry, or both) would be highly advantageous
• A passion to drive green technology/ decarbonisation forwards

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, financial modelling, and strategic planning tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with data visualization tools.

Key attributes:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and think critically about complex issues.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail and accuracy in analysis and reporting.
• Adaptable: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.