Strategy Analyst

Location: Theale, Reading, UK (hybrid), with some travel required

Salary range: £55k-65k, depending on experience

The Strategy Analyst supports the development and delivery of the Company's strategic objectives by providing market intelligence, commercial insight and analytical support to senior management. The role is responsible for researching defence markets, analysing industry trends, monitoring competitors and supporting strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth. Working closely with business leaders across the Group, the Strategy Analyst contributes to strategic planning, business development, acquisitions, investment decisions and long-term business performance.

The role requires an understanding of the UK and international defence sector, government procurement and the commercial drivers that influence defence markets.

• Support the annual strategic planning process and long-term business planning.
• Assist in developing corporate and subsidiary strategies aligned with Cohort's objectives.
• Conduct strategic assessments and evaluate growth opportunities.
• Prepare briefing papers and presentations for the executive team and Board.

• Monitor UK and international defence markets, customers and competitors.
• Analyse defence spending trends, government policies and procurement programmes.
• Identify emerging technologies, capability gaps and market opportunities.
• Maintain competitor profiles and strategic intelligence.

• Analyse financial, operational and commercial performance to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Develop business cases to support investment decisions.
• Support portfolio reviews and prioritisation of strategic initiatives.
• Produce reports and dashboards using internal and external data.

• Support cross-functional strategic projects across the business.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and market entry assessments where appropriate.
• Coordinate and manage project activities and monitor progress against agreed milestones.
• Support post-acquisition integration planning when required.
• Build strong relationships across subsidiary companies and functional teams.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and the Board as required.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and planning sessions.
• Undertake external representational responsibilities from time to time.

• Delivery of high-quality strategic analysis and recommendations.
• Accurate and timely market intelligence.
• Effective support of strategic planning activities.
• High-quality Board and executive reporting.
• Successful delivery of assigned strategic projects.
• Identification of growth opportunities and strategic risks.

• Undertake other duties and tasks that from time to timethat are appropriate to the Analyst role.
• Comply with all relevant internal rules, policy and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety, Data Protection, Anti-Bribery, Anti Sexual Harassment and all those contained within the Cohort Staff Handbook.

We are keen to hear from those who have strong leadership skills and the ability to influence others.

• We are looking for someone who is analytical, results-driven, and proactive with a solutions-focused approach.
• The person will have high attention to detail, with the ability to think both strategically and operationally.
• We look for ateam player who is comfortable working independently and in collaborative environments.
• The person should be adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, and able to work effectively in a changing business landscape.
• Ideally the person canthink creatively and outside the box.

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