Strategy Analyst

Job purpose

Contribute in managing the ADNOC Distribution strategy development and implementation activities and also analyse the impact of various initiatives, strategic projects, market presence and make suggestions to optimize it.

Key accountabilities

• Support multiple business strategy projects of varying scope; projects may be within a business unit, or involve an acquisition, joint venture etc.
• Assist in the design and development of strategy through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Perform financial and business analysis support for strategic business decisions and share analytical work with senior leaders.
• Provide research and analytical support as required for ELT and Board papers, presentations and other communications.
• In collaboration with Market Research team, carry out market intelligence activities; market segment and trends; technological advancements; key and strategic account information; competitive intelligence, strategies and product positioning to support development strategies and solutions roadmap.
• Perform cost and input analysis, market data analysis to develop standard set of input variables for financial / economic modelling in line with the country / regional macro-economic factors and submit it to the ELT for their approvals.

Planning and analysis support

• Assist Manager and VP Strategy in assessing strategic options and conduct feasibility studies / due diligence on potential business opportunities and return on investment to ensure that business is aware of potential cost / benefit impact before making a significant investment.

Communication and relationship management

• Support Manager, Strategy in communicating analysis and strategy reports to a variety of audiences through both written and oral communication.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across ADNOC Distribution and beyond (e.g. Finance and Business Unit strategy teams).
• Provide ad-hoc strategy support to other teams within ADNOC Distribution as required.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Business Administration and relevant fields.
• MBA in Strategy / Finance will be preferable.
• 3 years of experience in a strategy consulting role, ideally top tier or relevant industry in-house strategy team.
• Experience in downstream oil and gas sector or other similar commodities preferable.