Head of Strategy

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya BURN MANUFACTURING Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About the roleBURN is looking for a Head of Strategy to work closely with the company's Chief Executive Officer to flesh out the short and long-term goals and make sure the company's output falls in line with those goals.
Role and Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the CEO and senior management team to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans across all business units.
  • Lead initial research, strategic design, and thought partnership for major company initiatives and new business lines.
  • Analyze internal and external data to assess business performance, identify growth opportunities, and prioritize strategic initiatives.
  • Evaluate and recommend options for product, geographic, and business model expansion aligned with BURN's mission and financial goals.
  • Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships to accelerate market access, distribution, innovation, and impact.
  • Support capital-raising efforts by developing investment cases, preparing materials, and engaging with investors, donors, and development partners.
  • Lead business modelling and financial modelling to support key investment, pricing, and operational decisions across the business.
  • Advise on pricing strategy, customer segmentation, and product positioning across business lines.
  • Monitor performance of products and strategic projects; design and implement course-correction plans for underperforming areas.
  • Establish and track OKRs across the company in collaboration with senior leadership to ensure alignment and accountability.
  • Support strategic decision-making through insights from BURN's Market Intelligence Team and other internal resources.
  • Lead competitive landscape analysis and develop compelling value propositions for key customer and partner segments.
  • Identify strategic risks and create mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Support board processes by preparing performance updates, strategic reports, and key decision-making materials
Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, finance, or marketing required.
  • Master of Business Administration recommended.
  • Must have at least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, business management, corporate leadership, and financial decision-making.
  • Must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical research, leadership, and strategic planning.
  • Must possess exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, human resource planning, customer relations, and the implementation of new technologies.
  • Must be familiar with fundraising and increasing revenue while maintaining a comprehensive and cohesive brand or identity.
  • Must be comfortable with public speaking and communicating both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be able to multitask with research projects, data analysis, coordination with the executive
  • team, and acting as the public face of the company in the absence of the company's CEO.
  • Must be willing to challenge standard thinking with new ideas, new approaches, and new solutions.
  • Must have strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end.
  • Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, and collaboration.
  • Must be self-directed and able to work independently.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

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