Strategy Manager - Financial Services

The Role

A client in the financial services industry is seeking a Strategy Manager to join the team for a 12-month period.

You will work closely with the executive leadership team and the central Strategy function to support the development and delivery of enterprise-wide strategy. Reporting into senior strategy leadership, the objective of the role is to help shape long-term direction, drive annual planning, and deliver high-impact strategic initiatives during a period of transformation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual enterprise planning process, working with Executive, FP&A, and senior stakeholders
• Support governance and delivery of strategy, translating long-term objectives into clear priorities across workstreams
• Scope and deliver structured analysis and recommendations for strategically important projects
• Communicate complex strategic narratives clearly to senior leaders and wider business audiences

Requirements

• Background in strategy or management consulting, or experience within an in-house strategy function
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous challenges
• Experience delivering strategic projects and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, low-ego working style

Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 month FTC
• Day rate: £80,000
• Location: Central London (Hybrid)