Head of Corporate Strategy and Planning

Job description / Role

The primary purpose of this role will be to support the development and execution growth and business development strategies while ensuring they meet the organisations vision and achieve the business sustainability. Reporting to the CEO, this is an extremely high profile role.

Responsibilities will include;
- Defining and driving the strategic roadmap and business strategy based on market analysis to understand the market challenge and develop the corporate strategy.
- Assisting in developing business and strategic plans and foster communication of the strategy throughout the organization and ensure alignment with objectives.
- Developing department policies, processes and procedures to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.
- Analysing the strategic and financial performance of industry players, including their financial results and projections, acquisition and divestiture activity and impact, as well as views of industry and segment trends to determine opportunities and challenges.
- Leading the management of change through continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account international best practice, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
- Identifying new organizational capabilities necessary to sustain long-term competitive advantage and growth.
- Preparing and recommending the development of department budget, and monitors financial performance versus the budget to ensure alignment.

Requirements

This individual will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in downstream and manufacturing industries, in particular petrochemical industries.
- They will also have introduced and developed new strategic business units that have increased revenue through either M&A, stand-alone projects or joint ventures.
- Proven ability to build, develop and motivate a strong and efficient Corporate Strategy and Business Development organisation.
- Outstanding collaboration skills, with proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders across business lines to accomplish shared goals and manage expectations
- Demonstrate very strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt quickly
- An MBA is advantageous

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.