Head, Strategy at Cardinal Stone

Job Summary

• To develop and drive the implementation of appropriate strategies that will aid the actualization of all CardinalStone’s business plans in order to enhance its current and future performance, as well as competitive position in all areas of its business.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Champions the formulation and execution of the corporate strategy
• Coordinates the strategic planning process; and ensures alignment of business unit goals/objectives with the corporate goals and objectives
• Translates strategic objectives into actionable and practicable plans
• Work with necessary individuals to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives and programs
• Assists in defining operational parameters/performance indicators from which corporate performance will be measured on an ongoing basis.
• Assists the Divisional heads in identifying growth opportunities 
• Drives analysis of market trends, technology developments, and changes in customers' requirements to identify opportunities and risks impacting the company's business and formulate strategic responses to drive sustainable value realization
• Facilitates the collation of predefined performance information for business planning and monitoring
• Coordinates the collection and analysis of data on trends and developments in the economy and business environment that will enable the management of CardinalStone make informed business decisions on investments, new projects and products, operational as well as growth plans 
• Owns the strategic planning growth playbook process, including key themes, market size and growth rates, and key planning assumptions

Requirements

Education    

• First degree in business administration, statistics, sales and marketing or any finance-related field.
• An MBA or related masters is an added advantage 

Experience    

• NYSC completed
• At least 7 years’ experience in strategy in a financial institution or consulting firm