SVP, Group Strategy

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Brambles Full time

Description

Position Purpose

Brambles has a clear and well-established corporate strategy which has delivered strong performance over many years; however, this strategy is continually evolving to ensure ongoing success and alignment with changing customer needs. The purpose of this position is to ensure that the Brambles Group strategy and the strategic programs that underpin it are rigorously developed, continually evolved, and effectively executed. Reporting into the Chief Digital Officer emphasising the importance of Digital as a key enabler of Brambles long term agenda this role will be critical in embedding digital within the enterprise corporate strategy as Brambles evolves to data solutions led organisation and will oversee many of the key growth initiatives that support Bramble’s future success. The SVP Strategy will chair the global strategy team, be a member of the Digital Leadership Team with intentions to sit on the Group ELT within 2-3 years.

Scope

Number of Staff (direct): 13

Number of Countries: Global (65)

Number of Locations: All Brambles locations (500+)

Key Accountabilities

This individual has full responsibility for ensuring that the Group strategy and the programs that underpin it are rigorously developed, continually evolved, and effectively executed.

Partnering with regional presidents (CEOs) and regional / functional strategy leads to define and execute their strategies whilst in turn

Identifying global areas of opportunity, defining the associated strategy and executing through the regional and functional business units.

Close collaboration across all business unit teams and corporate functions, including closely supporting the ELT to drive alignment around strategy.

Lead the annual strategy planning process, including bringing together key discussions for the Brambles’ board in semi-annual review sessions.

Responsible for ensuring individual business unit and regional plans are consistent with the overall corporate strategy and that the ELT and the Board have confidence in the capability to delivery those plans.

Effectively partner with Brambles Investor Relations to ensure the company strategies and plans are well articulated and appreciated by the external market.

Partner with Corporate Finance to oversee the Group wide portfolio of investment to ensure that Brambles maximise its performance and deploys its capital to the most important priorities.

Lead the Digital Strategy team to define and deliver the Digital strategy for Brambles.

Member of the Digital Leadership Team and Chair of the Global Strategy Team.

Support the building of strategic capability across the wider business to identify, analyse and make better strategic decisions.

Key Relationship

ELT

Board

Regional CEO’s & Leadership teams in business units

Investor relations

About the Person

Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer, persuasive spokesperson across the entire organization and engager to bring support and alignment for a range of efforts that may or may not always align with local priorities but which are key to Brambles’ overall aspirations.

Strong entrepreneurial streak and commercial orientation. Proven track record of advising on driving growth and increasing profitability/return on investment in highly competitive markets.

Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial and operational discussions at a senior level

The ability to create a competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans to achieve both short-term and long-term strategic objectives.

The ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and paint credible pictures of future possibilities.

Demonstration of capability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision and sense of core purpose and future achievements that others want to enthusiastically buy into.

A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture and manage the business taking into account a wide variety of metrics (revenue, ROI, Cash flow, Operating profit etc)

Experience and Qualifications

MBA/Graduate Degree in Strategic Planning or similar

15 years professional experience across in-house strategy roles in large global organisations. A mix of consulting and in-house experience would be preferable.

Individuals with strong logistics expertise would be highly valued, however experience in the FMCG or Retail sectors could also be very relevant.

Successfully operated within organizations having a large international presence and been part of a global management team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of organizations and understand and appreciate the organizational, cultural, and economic nuances of doing business on a global scale.

Crafted Digital strategy and successfully embedded technology to elevate business performance and improving TSR.

Possess credibility as a leader in strategic, financial and operational discussions with internal stakeholders, advisors and Board members.

Preferred Education

Masters

Preferred Level of Work Experience

More than 10 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at


  • SVP, Group Strategy

    2 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Brambles Full time

    Description Position Purpose Brambles has a clear and well-established corporate strategy which has delivered strong performance over many years; however, this strategy is continually evolving to ensure ongoing success and alignment with changing customer needs. The purpose of this position is to ensure that the Brambles Group strategy and the...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity to join Manchester Foundation Trust in this key role within Group Informatics responsible for the assurance and delivery of the Informatics Portfolio made up of change initiatives ranging from service improvements to large scale digital programmes. The Head of Group Informatics Portfolio & Strategy will lead the the Portfolio Office...

  • Client Executive

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Marsh McLennan Full time

    Marsh Specialty Construction PracticeA market leading specialty business servicing all aspects of the construction and infrastructure sector both in the UK and overseas.Our client base includes some of the UK’s largest developers in the commercial and residential sectors, as well as some of the most iconic and notable construction projects currently...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Havas Lynx Group Full time

    What if your expertise could help someone, somewhere, to live a better life? Helping children living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis to communicate their pain, giving people with psoriasis their confidence back, shocking 2.3 million HCPs into taking action against second heart attacks to proving to the world that eczema isn’t a skin condition. ...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Havas Lynx Group Full time

    What if your expertise could help someone, somewhere, to live a better life? Helping children living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis to communicate their pain, giving people with psoriasis their confidence back, shocking 2.3 million HCPs into taking action against second heart attacks to proving to the world that eczema isn’t a skin condition. Havas...

  • Group Content Creator

    2 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom BES Group Full time

    **The BES Group are the leading end to end solution provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance sector. Our team of experts cover an extensive range of engineering services.** We’ve gone from strength to strength over recent years, welcoming the very best risk management businesses to our Group. As a result, we’ve grown both our...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom boohoo group Full time

    THE ROLEFounded in the heart of Manchester's historic textile district in 2006 by Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane as boohoo, the group today is home to a portfolio of innovative on-line brands targeting a wide demographic and selling anything from fast fashion to homeware, beauty and premium clothing. We are now seeking to appoint a new Group Sourcing Director,...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Hakim Group Full time

    Axon Moore are pleased to partner with business based in Manchester as the look to recruit an interim Group Treasury Manager for an initial 6 month contract. The client is happy with hybrid working however you will need to be in the Manchester office at least 3 days per week and to suit business needs. This role will take ownership of the core treasury...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Hakim Group Full time

    Axon Moore are pleased to partner with business based in Manchester as the look to recruit an interim Group Treasury Manager for an initial 6 month contract. The client is happy with hybrid working however you will need to be in the Manchester office at least 3 days per week and to suit business needs. This role will take ownership of the core treasury...

  • Group Content Creator

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom BES Group Full time

    The BES Group are the leading end to end solution provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance sector. Our team of experts cover an extensive range of engineering services. We’ve gone from strength to strength over recent years, welcoming the very best risk management businesses to our Group. As a result, we’ve grown both our team...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom BT Group Full time

    What you’ll be doing • Manage the occupancy of the office estate in the North region and ensure the principles of the better workplace programme are upheld within those buildings.  • Accountable for supporting the development and execution of the BT better workplaces strategic plan (Property workstream), encompassing c700 property vacations,...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Atlanta Group Full time

    The Commercial Strategy Manager is a key hire as the business enters the next phase of growth via a merger with Markerstudy Group. This rare and unique role reports directly into the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and provides unparalleled access to the C-Suite and a broad array of business activity including trading/commercial activity, pricing, strategy,...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom The Curve Group Full time

    Our client, a leading manufacturing operation with sites dotted throughout the UK (predominantly in the north) are going through a major transformation and require a Group HRD to devise and deliver a companywide strategy.Driving the HR strategy throughout the group, the HRD will emphasise on organisational and cultural change.Key Accountabilities Define and...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom BES Group Full time

    The BES Group are the leading end to end solution provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance sector. Our team of experts (hand-picked by our Careers Team) cover an extensive range of engineering services. We’ve gone from strength to strength over recent years, welcoming the very best risk management businesses to our Group. As a...


  • Greater Manchester, United Kingdom PSD Group Full time

    Psd group are exclusively partnering with a large international private equity backed services group with a search for an interim Head of Group Accounting (3-6 months). This highly reputable and award winning market leader is continuing to build out their growth strategy by adding technical expertise to support a number of key projects.Main Duties will...

  • Group Accountant

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Otto James Consulting Limited Full time

    OTTO JAMES CONSULTING are working exclusively with one of the UK's leading Branded Group's in the recruitment of a Group Accountant for their Manchester City Center based international head offices. My client is looking to secure a talented Group Accountant who is keen to take on a group role which is integral in the businesses growth strategies...

  • Group Accountant

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Otto James Consulting Limited Full time

    OTTO JAMES CONSULTING are working exclusively with one of the UK's leading Branded Group's in the recruitment of a Group Accountant for their Manchester City Center based international head offices. My client is looking to secure a talented Group Accountant who is keen to take on a group role which is integral in the businesses growth strategies...

  • Strategy Lead

    2 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Engage Hub Full time

    **Strategy Lead** **Salary**:£45K **4 Day Working Week.** **Hybrid Model.** **2 Days In Manchester Office + 2 Days Work From Home.** **Who we are**: Engage Group is a performance-driven, socially innovative Agency, seasoned in executing campaigns for some of the biggest brands across the globe. We are formed of two divisions, which ensure we offer the...

  • Head of Strategy

    4 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom WEX Inc. Full time

    HEAD OF STRATEGY / HYBRID ROLE/ MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE/ UP TO £70K PLUS BENEFITS Incredible opportunity for Senior Finance Professional, looking for a rewarding new challenge with an ambitious, growing organisation. Do not let this brand-new Head of Financial Strategy role pass you by! WEX Europe Services Ltd are a rapidly expanding organisation business,...

  • Group Accountant

    4 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Otto James Consulting Limited Full time

    OTTO JAMES CONSULTING are working exclusively with one of the UK's leading Branded Group's in the recruitment of a Group Accountant for their Manchester City Center based international head offices. My client is looking to secure a talented Group Accountant who is keen to take on a group role which is integral in the businesses growth strategies and...