Strategic Initiatives Manager Job London area,Greater London England UK,Business

Location: Greater London

JOB TITLE:

Strategic Initiatives Manager DEPARTMENT:
Strategy, Transformation and Analytics

LOCATION:

Stamford Bridge, with occasional travel as required

CONTRACT:

Permanent, Full Time JOB FUNCTION:
Support the club and Management Committee in analysing critical business issues and structuring, sizing and executing new strategic initiatives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support on high-impact materials for senior stakeholders, including Management Committee meetings and Ownership / Board meetings – coordinating and working with stakeholders across the Club translate priorities & activities into easily digestible materials in key forums
Own and deliver projects end-to-end, in particular those which require a strong-degree of cross-functional collaboration – ensuring project delivery remains on schedule with optimal outcomes, with clear updates provided to the Management Committee at all times
Project manage challenging cross functional projects to competition
Provide research, insight, benchmarking, due diligence and analysis, as requested by the Management Committee, on strategic projects across the Club
Undertake strategic reviews of existing business operations and help make and implement recommendations for brand and revenue optimisation as well as cost and budget discipline
Develop sound business cases for new and existing business ventures. Provide financial, market and strategic analysis to support each business case or recommendation

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

Strong reputation across the Club’s leadership as a valuable internal resource for strategic thinking and robust analysis
Successful identification and delivery of new revenue generating initiative(s) or operational improvements

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

University level degree or equivalent experience
Degree or additional qualification with a focus on Finance preferred
Language skills welcome

Experience:

Proven work experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or strategic role in related field
Demonstrable experience of utilising strategic analytical skills, including market situation/trend analyses, economic and P&L modelling and forecasting, scenario planning, go to market / roll out plans and operational feasibility assessments
Track record of strategic development and implementation planning, in a diverse commercial environment,
Strong and credible presentational skills, having presented to senior management levels
International business experience an advantage

Skills and Behaviours:

Analytical rigor, strategic thinker, ability to evaluate business opportunities and ability to deconstruct business problems
Advanced knowledge of analytical tools and frameworks, including issue identification, project structuring, data gathering and research, enabling end-to-end problem-solving
A creative, committed and resourceful team member who provides and is sought out for high-value opinions and recommendations
Strong motivational and interpersonal skills and with the ability to mix easily, work effectively and establish relationships both internally and externally across all levels
Excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to present his or her views in a precise and compelling manner, and the confidence and professionalism to represent the Club with style and authority

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of…