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Assistant Vice President, Corporate Functions - Risk, Legal , Finance, Treasury & Regulatory Repo...
London, London
MUFG
Posted 24 days ago
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**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**1) Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role**
**Specifically, you have accountability for EMEA Internal Audit (EIA)**
Audit Managers are responsible for independently completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. Audit Managers are expected to lead sub-sections of audit assignments as well as provide supervision and support to audit analysts. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit Managers will have strong project management skills, embed agile into their audit delivery, be structured in their approach to work role-modelling a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and will be able to manage and prioritise work effectively driving a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**2) Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure**
+ Authority from, and Reporting to: Director, Finance, Treasury and Regulatory Reporting Internal Audit EMEA
**3) Key Responsibilities**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
**Audit Delivery and Planning**
+ **Responsible** for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
+ **Responsible** for **s** upporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Execute work or lead assignments independently and effectively ensuring timely delivery and adherence to audit methodology and standards. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Senior Audit Managers /Audit Directors in a timely manner.
+ **Responsible** for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
+ Embed Agile and deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks
+ Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines and strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely and effective review of workpapers and prompt constructive feedback to the auditors.
+ Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Document effective workpapers in a timely manner and in line with audit methodology and standards.
+ Raise and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly during the audit in line with Agile principles with the Auditor In Charge/Audit Director and with key business stakeholders.
+ Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
+ Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
+ Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards with minimum review points from Auditor In Charge/Audit Director.
+ Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
+ **Responsible** for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
+ **Responsible** for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time - including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
**Stakeholder Relationships**
+ **Responsible** for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as 'an independent respected' voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
+ **Responsible** for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
+ **Responsible** for effectively supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
+ **Responsible** for supporting the Portfolio Director's influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
+ Where assigned by the Audit Director, **responsible** for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
+ Through Continuous Monitoring, **responsible** for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
+ **Responsible** for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
+ **Responsible** for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
+ **Responsible** for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**1) Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role**
**Specifically, you have accountability for EMEA Internal Audit (EIA)**
Audit Managers are responsible for independently completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. Audit Managers are expected to lead sub-sections of audit assignments as well as provide supervision and support to audit analysts. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit Managers will have strong project management skills, embed agile into their audit delivery, be structured in their approach to work role-modelling a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and will be able to manage and prioritise work effectively driving a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**2) Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure**
+ Authority from, and Reporting to: Director, Finance, Treasury and Regulatory Reporting Internal Audit EMEA
**3) Key Responsibilities**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
**Audit Delivery and Planning**
+ **Responsible** for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
+ **Responsible** for **s** upporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Execute work or lead assignments independently and effectively ensuring timely delivery and adherence to audit methodology and standards. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Senior Audit Managers /Audit Directors in a timely manner.
+ **Responsible** for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
+ Embed Agile and deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks
+ Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines and strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely and effective review of workpapers and prompt constructive feedback to the auditors.
+ Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Document effective workpapers in a timely manner and in line with audit methodology and standards.
+ Raise and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly during the audit in line with Agile principles with the Auditor In Charge/Audit Director and with key business stakeholders.
+ Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
+ Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
+ Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards with minimum review points from Auditor In Charge/Audit Director.
+ Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
+ **Responsible** for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
+ **Responsible** for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time - including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
**Stakeholder Relationships**
+ **Responsible** for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as 'an independent respected' voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
+ **Responsible** for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
+ **Responsible** for effectively supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
+ **Responsible** for supporting the Portfolio Director's influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
+ Where assigned by the Audit Director, **responsible** for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
+ Through Continuous Monitoring, **responsible** for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
+ **Responsible** for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
+ **Responsible** for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
+ **Responsible** for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
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Strategic Planning Manager
London, London
Diageo
Posted 19 days ago
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Job Description
**Job Description :**
**Fixed Term Contract initially until end of April 2026, with potential to go permanent**
**About us**
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating.
**About the Function**
Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We're part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.
Whether we're utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to inform our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future - no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we'll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.
**About the Role**
+ The remit of the team is huge: working across Corporate and Market strategy agendas you will drive strategic financial planning for the Group but also be involved in global market strategies by framing strategic questions to drive aligned and thorough answers.
+ It requires the confidence to bring constructive challenge to the top management and deliver outcomes whilst building alignment and understanding of the strategy across the senior leadership team.
+ You will report to the Strategic Planning Director to deliver the group 3-year financial plan, as well as working with the broader Strategy team on corporate strategy, market and global category strategies, and functional transformation projects.
**What you'll gain from Diageo & the Strategy team**
+ You'll join a **Purpose led organisation** with a dynamic ESG track record and vision, from sustainability to a world leading Diversity & Inclusion agenda
+ **Winning formula:** Global #1 premium spirits company with world-famous share winning brands in an exciting, growing, profitable industry
+ **Growing & Learning:** Learning and development from a FTSE 10 business that uses CPG standard processes and a highly experienced Group Strategy team
+ **Exposure & Network** : work cross functionally and collaboratively with senior leadership across the business, with exposure to the Executive Committee and close interaction with Regional FDs & the CFO leadership team.
+ **Career building** : we have a track record of placing strategists into the commercial business, with recent placements into leadership roles across marketing, finance, planning, sales, digital and innovation.
+ **Variety** : we work on projects across the full E2E value chain. From global D2C platform visions, to market commercial strategies, to supply chain efficiency; and to financial planning
+ **Impact** : work on the most pressing strategic issues, driving strategy to execution to enable positive change
**Leadership Responsibilities**
+ The ideal candidate will have a pro-active attitude, be highly numerate commercially savvy to apply strong judgment in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
+ These are high profile, global processes with senior partners so absolute rigour is required. The team has a stretching pipeline and therefore high levels of energy, positivity, and should be able to prioritise opposing demands effectively.
+ The individual will be intellectually curious with confidence and capability to explore new ideas and develop creative solutions.
**What we're looking for**
+ **Analytical:** Working on strategic planning involves a highly numerate mentality capable to design and deliver key analysis for strategic modelling. The ability to combine analytical thinking with commercial skills is fundamental to the role.
+ **Positivity:** Our job means we're often answering tough questions, our role is ambiguous, and we have to break down barriers to do it well. We believe in bringing energy, courage and an optimistic attitude to this journey.
+ **Collaboration:** We believe that we do our best work together with others across the business, sharing thoughts, challenging perceptions and attitudes.
+ **Future-focused:** We ensure Diageo is taking the actions required to deliver against long term goals. We do this by being the businesses external radar, continually assessing the wider environment, searching for, and understanding potential disruption.
+ **Owners:** We are proud of our work and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are conscientious, thoughtful and precise. We take ownership of our projects and lead the relationships with the most senior partners in the business
**Qualifications and Experience required**
+ 3+ years' experience in analytical financial roles
+ High strategic ability with a passion for consumer, shopper, customer, competitor and marketplace insight
+ High organisational agility to navigate a sophisticated organization
+ Strong intuition for business with a "commercial first" mentality
+ Ability to embrace change and ambiguity
+ Inclusive, collaborative mindset with global empathy
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
_If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application._
**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
1HQ
**Additional Locations :**
**Job Posting Start Date :**
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
**DRINKiQ**
What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (
**Fixed Term Contract initially until end of April 2026, with potential to go permanent**
**About us**
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating.
**About the Function**
Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We're part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.
Whether we're utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to inform our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future - no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we'll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.
**About the Role**
+ The remit of the team is huge: working across Corporate and Market strategy agendas you will drive strategic financial planning for the Group but also be involved in global market strategies by framing strategic questions to drive aligned and thorough answers.
+ It requires the confidence to bring constructive challenge to the top management and deliver outcomes whilst building alignment and understanding of the strategy across the senior leadership team.
+ You will report to the Strategic Planning Director to deliver the group 3-year financial plan, as well as working with the broader Strategy team on corporate strategy, market and global category strategies, and functional transformation projects.
**What you'll gain from Diageo & the Strategy team**
+ You'll join a **Purpose led organisation** with a dynamic ESG track record and vision, from sustainability to a world leading Diversity & Inclusion agenda
+ **Winning formula:** Global #1 premium spirits company with world-famous share winning brands in an exciting, growing, profitable industry
+ **Growing & Learning:** Learning and development from a FTSE 10 business that uses CPG standard processes and a highly experienced Group Strategy team
+ **Exposure & Network** : work cross functionally and collaboratively with senior leadership across the business, with exposure to the Executive Committee and close interaction with Regional FDs & the CFO leadership team.
+ **Career building** : we have a track record of placing strategists into the commercial business, with recent placements into leadership roles across marketing, finance, planning, sales, digital and innovation.
+ **Variety** : we work on projects across the full E2E value chain. From global D2C platform visions, to market commercial strategies, to supply chain efficiency; and to financial planning
+ **Impact** : work on the most pressing strategic issues, driving strategy to execution to enable positive change
**Leadership Responsibilities**
+ The ideal candidate will have a pro-active attitude, be highly numerate commercially savvy to apply strong judgment in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
+ These are high profile, global processes with senior partners so absolute rigour is required. The team has a stretching pipeline and therefore high levels of energy, positivity, and should be able to prioritise opposing demands effectively.
+ The individual will be intellectually curious with confidence and capability to explore new ideas and develop creative solutions.
**What we're looking for**
+ **Analytical:** Working on strategic planning involves a highly numerate mentality capable to design and deliver key analysis for strategic modelling. The ability to combine analytical thinking with commercial skills is fundamental to the role.
+ **Positivity:** Our job means we're often answering tough questions, our role is ambiguous, and we have to break down barriers to do it well. We believe in bringing energy, courage and an optimistic attitude to this journey.
+ **Collaboration:** We believe that we do our best work together with others across the business, sharing thoughts, challenging perceptions and attitudes.
+ **Future-focused:** We ensure Diageo is taking the actions required to deliver against long term goals. We do this by being the businesses external radar, continually assessing the wider environment, searching for, and understanding potential disruption.
+ **Owners:** We are proud of our work and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are conscientious, thoughtful and precise. We take ownership of our projects and lead the relationships with the most senior partners in the business
**Qualifications and Experience required**
+ 3+ years' experience in analytical financial roles
+ High strategic ability with a passion for consumer, shopper, customer, competitor and marketplace insight
+ High organisational agility to navigate a sophisticated organization
+ Strong intuition for business with a "commercial first" mentality
+ Ability to embrace change and ambiguity
+ Inclusive, collaborative mindset with global empathy
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
_If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application._
**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
1HQ
**Additional Locations :**
**Job Posting Start Date :**
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
**DRINKiQ**
What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (
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VP/AVP, Strategic Planning
London, London
MUFG
Posted 24 days ago
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Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
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Director of Strategic Planning & Operations
SW1A 0AA London, London
£90000 Annually
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Posted 10 days ago
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Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization in the heart of London, is seeking an accomplished Director of Strategic Planning & Operations. This high-level position will be responsible for shaping and executing the company's long-term strategic vision, driving operational excellence, and ensuring sustainable growth. You will lead a dedicated team, manage key strategic initiatives, and work closely with executive leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable plans. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in strategic management, business development, financial planning, and operational leadership within a competitive market. This role requires a blend of analytical prowess, strategic foresight, and strong execution capabilities. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a balanced approach between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This is an executive opportunity to significantly influence the trajectory of our client's business, based in their central London, England, UK headquarters. The hybrid model ensures you can balance impactful in-office strategic sessions with focused remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine the organization's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with market trends and competitive positioning.
- Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, monitoring progress, and making necessary adjustments.
- Drive operational improvements across all departments to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to identify new growth opportunities.
- Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
- Lead and mentor a team of strategic planning and operations professionals.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to track progress against strategic objectives.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for the executive team and board of directors.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the organization.
- Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including investors and partners.
Qualifications:
- MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, and operations management.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing strategic plans that have driven significant business growth.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Experience in change management and driving organizational transformation.
- Proficiency in business analytics tools and software.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in the (Specific Industry, e.g., Technology, Finance, Retail) sector is highly advantageous.
This is an executive opportunity to significantly influence the trajectory of our client's business, based in their central London, England, UK headquarters. The hybrid model ensures you can balance impactful in-office strategic sessions with focused remote work.
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Practice Area Senior Coordinator - Strategic Planning
London, London
Boston Consulting Group
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*Locations*: London | München
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
#LI-ES3
What You'll Do
BCG’s Global Practices Operations Team plays a critical role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction across its 20 industry and functional business units. As a Practice Area Senior Coordinator you will be part of the team led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), working closely with the Strategic Development Senior Director and Senior Manager to drive strategic planning, operational enhancements, and financial oversight. This role offers broad exposure to cross-Practice Area operations, placing you at the center of high-impact initiatives that shape BCG’s global strategy. You will leverage financial expertise, data-driven insights, strategic problem-solving, and project management skills to optimize operational efficiency.
Key Initiatives Led by the Strategic Development Operations Team
* BCG‘s Innovation Fund & Investment Oversight: Manage BCG’s Innovation Fund, the firm’s internal investment vehicle for R&D and IP development. Oversee investment allocations, track impact, and provide financial planning and strategic insights to assess ROI across all Practice Areas (PAs). Prepare executive presentations for the Investment Committee, Operations Committee, and key leadership meetings.
* Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead budgeting and financial planning for Global and Regional Practice Area Meetings, collaborating with PA Finance to ensure alignment and efficiency. Additionally, lead Carbon Emission budgeting and planning, driving strategies to support BCG’s Net-Zero commitments for 2030 & 2050.
* Performance Management & KPI Development: Work with the Performance Management team to define operational and financial metrics, establish new KPIs, and support strategic planning, cash investment decisions, and carbon budgeting. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance performance tracking and optimization across Practice Areas.
* Product Ownership of PAAF (PA Affiliation Tool): Serve as the product owner for BCG’s PAAF tool, the single source of truth (SSoT) for tracking expertise and affiliation of all BCG staff across 20 PAs globally. This highly visible tool is crucial for Finance, HR, Marketing, and other core business functions, supporting strategic workforce planning and operational decision-making.
* Bridging Operational and Strategic Agendas: Support the evolution of BCG’s operating model, driving strategic planning, budget optimization, and investment decisions. Work across change management initiatives to enhance efficiency, business transformation, and long-term impact
You’re Good At
Successful candidates will feel comfortable operating across intersections of BCG’s matrix organization, demonstrating a high degree of ownership and a ‘can-do’ attitude. They should have strong relationship-building and project management skills, the ability to see the big picture while managing details, and the adaptability to navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities. A proactive mindset and willingness to lean in to support teams and projects when needed are essential.
* Strategic Thinking & Analysis: Solving complex problems, driving data-driven financial planning and performance management, and contributing to BCG’s short-term and long-term strategic direction.
* Project & Stakeholder Management: Managing multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging analytics to define new and refine existing KPIs for investment strategies and business planning.
* Communication & Influence: Engaging senior leadership with clear and compelling insights.
* Global Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with various teams and individuals, with different level of seniority in different geographies and with different background; be able to communicate with senior leaders and be a connection point for the community
What You'll Bring
* 4-6 years of experience in consulting, strategy and operations, project management, or data & analytics.
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, operate effectively in a matrix organization and a fast-paced environment, proactively manage expectations
* Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning.
* Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI); familiarity with collaboration platforms (Slack, Trello, MS Teams).
* Experience working in global/virtual teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
* Autonomous self starter attitude with drive and energy to drive projects independently
* Excellent written and oral English skills is a must
Who You'll Work With
The Global Practices Strategic Development Senior Director with a particularly close daily working relation to the Practice Area Operations Senior Manager. There will also be regular interactions with the PA Chief Operations Officer, Practice Area Leaders, the Global Practice Management (Senior/Executive) Directors, and other business unit leaders across the function.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
#LI-ES3
What You'll Do
BCG’s Global Practices Operations Team plays a critical role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction across its 20 industry and functional business units. As a Practice Area Senior Coordinator you will be part of the team led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), working closely with the Strategic Development Senior Director and Senior Manager to drive strategic planning, operational enhancements, and financial oversight. This role offers broad exposure to cross-Practice Area operations, placing you at the center of high-impact initiatives that shape BCG’s global strategy. You will leverage financial expertise, data-driven insights, strategic problem-solving, and project management skills to optimize operational efficiency.
Key Initiatives Led by the Strategic Development Operations Team
* BCG‘s Innovation Fund & Investment Oversight: Manage BCG’s Innovation Fund, the firm’s internal investment vehicle for R&D and IP development. Oversee investment allocations, track impact, and provide financial planning and strategic insights to assess ROI across all Practice Areas (PAs). Prepare executive presentations for the Investment Committee, Operations Committee, and key leadership meetings.
* Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead budgeting and financial planning for Global and Regional Practice Area Meetings, collaborating with PA Finance to ensure alignment and efficiency. Additionally, lead Carbon Emission budgeting and planning, driving strategies to support BCG’s Net-Zero commitments for 2030 & 2050.
* Performance Management & KPI Development: Work with the Performance Management team to define operational and financial metrics, establish new KPIs, and support strategic planning, cash investment decisions, and carbon budgeting. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance performance tracking and optimization across Practice Areas.
* Product Ownership of PAAF (PA Affiliation Tool): Serve as the product owner for BCG’s PAAF tool, the single source of truth (SSoT) for tracking expertise and affiliation of all BCG staff across 20 PAs globally. This highly visible tool is crucial for Finance, HR, Marketing, and other core business functions, supporting strategic workforce planning and operational decision-making.
* Bridging Operational and Strategic Agendas: Support the evolution of BCG’s operating model, driving strategic planning, budget optimization, and investment decisions. Work across change management initiatives to enhance efficiency, business transformation, and long-term impact
You’re Good At
Successful candidates will feel comfortable operating across intersections of BCG’s matrix organization, demonstrating a high degree of ownership and a ‘can-do’ attitude. They should have strong relationship-building and project management skills, the ability to see the big picture while managing details, and the adaptability to navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities. A proactive mindset and willingness to lean in to support teams and projects when needed are essential.
* Strategic Thinking & Analysis: Solving complex problems, driving data-driven financial planning and performance management, and contributing to BCG’s short-term and long-term strategic direction.
* Project & Stakeholder Management: Managing multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging analytics to define new and refine existing KPIs for investment strategies and business planning.
* Communication & Influence: Engaging senior leadership with clear and compelling insights.
* Global Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with various teams and individuals, with different level of seniority in different geographies and with different background; be able to communicate with senior leaders and be a connection point for the community
What You'll Bring
* 4-6 years of experience in consulting, strategy and operations, project management, or data & analytics.
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, operate effectively in a matrix organization and a fast-paced environment, proactively manage expectations
* Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning.
* Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI); familiarity with collaboration platforms (Slack, Trello, MS Teams).
* Experience working in global/virtual teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
* Autonomous self starter attitude with drive and energy to drive projects independently
* Excellent written and oral English skills is a must
Who You'll Work With
The Global Practices Strategic Development Senior Director with a particularly close daily working relation to the Practice Area Operations Senior Manager. There will also be regular interactions with the PA Chief Operations Officer, Practice Area Leaders, the Global Practice Management (Senior/Executive) Directors, and other business unit leaders across the function.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.
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Director of Strategic Planning & Business Development
SW1A 0 London, London
£100000 Annually
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Posted 3 days ago
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Our client, a prominent global entity operating within a competitive market, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Strategic Planning & Business Development to be based in **London, England, UK**. This pivotal leadership role demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in formulating and executing long-term strategic initiatives and driving significant business growth through development opportunities. You will be responsible for market analysis, identifying strategic partnerships, evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions, and developing robust business cases to support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical prowess, strategic foresight, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams towards achieving ambitious corporate goals.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine the company's overall corporate strategy, including long-term vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to identify new growth opportunities and potential threats.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities.
- Develop detailed business plans, financial models, and strategic proposals to support new initiatives and investments.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership across all departments (Finance, Operations, Marketing, R&D) to ensure strategic alignment and effective implementation.
- Drive the development of strategic initiatives from concept through to execution, monitoring progress and adapting plans as needed.
- Manage the company's strategic planning process, including annual strategic reviews and planning cycles.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners, investors, and key industry stakeholders.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to business units to foster innovation and competitive advantage.
- Prepare and present strategic recommendations and performance reports to the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
- Oversee due diligence processes for potential acquisitions and partnerships.
- Ensure that the company's strategy is effectively communicated throughout the organization.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing strategy and business development team.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business, Finance, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting, with a focus on growth-stage companies or major market players.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing successful corporate strategies and executing complex M&A transactions or strategic partnerships.
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills.
- Strong understanding of various industries and business models.
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior executives and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams in a complex, global environment.
- Proficiency in market analysis tools and strategic planning frameworks.
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to execution.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
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Brand Strategist - Strategic Band Planning
London, London
£381 Daily
PCR Digital
Posted 3 days ago
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Brand Strategist - 12 Month Contract
SW London - Hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days on-site per week)
381.37 per day (Inside IR35)
We're looking for a Brand Strategist to join a global leader in consumer technology, working within their digital subscriptions and video division. You'll collaborate with exceptional creative and marketing teams to shape ideas that connect millions of people worldwide.
You'll play a key role in developing insights, strategies, and creative briefs that inspire impactful work across global campaigns and product launches.
What You'll Do
- Partner with brand and creative teams to craft strategic platforms and campaign briefs.
- Lead insight development and research projects that inform creative direction.
- Simplify complex information into clear, inspiring narratives.
- Collaborate with internal and external creative partners to guide brand storytelling.
- Align global strategies across markets and product areas.
About You
- 7+ years in brand or marketing strategy (agency or in-house).
- Strong storytelling, presentation, and analytical skills.
- Experienced in creative collaboration across media, advertising, and design.
- Skilled in brand, business, and communications strategy.
- Confident leading senior discussions and inspiring creative teams.
Everybody is Welcome
Diversity and Inclusion Statement | PCR Digital
"At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you."
We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.
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Head of Strategic Operations & Planning
London EC2N 2DY London, London
£100000 Annually
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Our client, a prominent global consultancy firm, is seeking an exceptional Head of Strategic Operations & Planning to lead their remote-based strategic initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving organizational growth and efficiency through visionary planning and execution. You will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategic plans, optimizing operational frameworks, and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious business goals. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK, requiring outstanding leadership and analytical capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and articulate the company's strategic vision and long-term operational plans.
- Lead the annual strategic planning and budgeting process across all departments.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and potential risks.
- Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance management frameworks to track progress.
- Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, resource allocation, and organizational structure.
- Provide strategic guidance and counsel to senior leadership and executive teams.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization.
- Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
- Manage strategic projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for the board of directors and other stakeholders.
- MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, operations management, or management consulting, preferably within a global organization.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing complex strategic initiatives.
- Strong understanding of business strategy, financial modeling, market analysis, and operational best practices.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving change in a remote or distributed environment.
- Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and results-oriented work environment.
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Strategic Workforce Planning Specialist (1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom)
London, London
BT Group
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Strategic Workforce Planning Specialist (1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom)
Location
London, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester - Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 wherever.
Why this job matters
The world of work is changing faster than ever — new technologies, evolving customer needs, and shifting market dynamics are redefining the skills and capabilities organisations need to thrive.
As part of BT Group’s Strategy, Planning & Portfolio team within People & Culture, you’ll play a vital role in shaping how our organisation prepares for that future.
Your work will help BT Group anticipate the capabilities we need to stay ahead, understand where we stand today, and influence the actions that close the gap. By bringing insight, analysis, and strategic foresight together, you’ll help ensure our people — and our business — are ready for what’s next.
This role sits at the heart of our People & Culture strategy and is key to building a workforce that’s skilled, agile, and prepared to deliver on BT’s long-term ambitions.
What you’ll be doing
•Act as a trusted consultant to business partners and leaders on strategic workforce planning, providing insights and best practice to support local initiatives
•Support the development and delivery of BT’s Strategic Workforce Plan, ensuring future skills and capabilities align with long-term business strategy
•Contribute to the evolution of the Strategic Workforce Planning roadmap, enhancing the maturity, accuracy, and effectiveness of BT’s overall approach
•Lead the scoping and design of BT’s strategic workforce management tooling roadmap, working closely with partners in Digital
•Conduct regular market scanning and benchmarking to ensure internal practices remain current and competitive
•Develop and deliver workforce data and insights to inform the BT People Strategy and key business decisions
The skills you'll need to succeed
•Analyse large, often incomplete data sets to uncover insights and build support for recommendations that make a real difference.
•Develop strategies for change that align with organisational goals while anticipating challenges and opportunities.
•Identify inefficiencies in complex processes and design practical, effective solutions.
•Collect, analyse, and interpret data to extract meaningful insights for informed decision-making, with strong Excel modelling skills at a minimum.
•Understand how current and future workforces create value, generate revenue, and maintain competitive advantage.
•Build relationships, influence others, convey and receive information clearly, and resolve conflicts to achieve objectives.
•Engage effectively with senior stakeholders, manage relationships, and build trust across the organisation.
Experience that will help you succeed:
•Familiarity with the strategic workforce planning lifecycle is desirable, including:
•Forecasting future workforce needs: Analysing business goals and market trends to anticipate roles, skills, and capabilities required.
•Gap analysis: Assessing current workforce capabilities to identify gaps that could impact delivery.
•Developing actionable plans: Creating and implementing strategies to attract, develop, retain, and deploy talent effectively.
Benefits
At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
•10% on target bonus
•BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
•From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
•Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
•25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
•24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
•2 weeks carer’s leave
•World-class training and development opportunities
•Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
About us
BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other.
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.
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Business Operations Manager
London, London
CareTutor
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Job Title: Business Operations Manager Salary: £50,000 £10,000 bonus Reports to: Managing Director Location: W4 5PY, West London (hybrid up to 2 days per week after probation) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us We are a leading publisher of video-based training resources and eLearning for the social care sector. With a growing team in West London, we are expanding rapidly, launching new products and having recently introduced a new eLearning portal. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Operations Manager to take central responsibility for the smooth running of the business. Purpose of the Role To oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring seamless service delivery, effective use of systems, and high-quality support across all departments. The role combines hands-on operational management with strategic enablement of sales, marketing, customer service, and product teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Systems & Infrastructure Manage the company LMS (support team, sales enablement, marketing enablement, data maintenance). Oversee key 3rd-party platforms: CRM (HubSpot), accounting (Xero), Microsoft 365, domain and email hosting, payment gateways (PayPal, WorldPay, Stripe), Retool, delivery services, video hosting platforms, and other website accounts. Manage IT setup and support (with external IT provider). Ensure GDPR, data protection, and compliance across systems. 2. Data & Reporting Own and maintain company data lists. Partner with sales and marketing to ensure data accuracy and accessibility. Use SQL, Retool, Zapier, APIs, webhooks and JavaScript for reporting, automation, and building MVP solutions. Work with the MD to set KPIs/OKRs and track business performance. 3. Team & Operations Leadership Manage the Customer Service team to deliver excellent client support. Manage Sales Operations, set targets, and report on performance. Supervise freelance consultants, developers, and designers. Step in for the MD to manage office operations when required. 4. Finance & Compliance Support the company budgeting process, ensure accountability. Maintain oversight of insurance cover, postal services, telephone, and other operational logistics. Ensure Health & Safety, GDPR, and other legal compliance requirements are met. Maintain manuals and develop clear operational and procedural documentation. 5. Product Manage development of LMS platform improvements Support bug fixing and issue escalation with technical expertise Act as a point of escalation for key clients Develop off product solutions for clients and internal use Develop product roadmap and ensure delivery in line with business goals Experience Required (Essential) Managing a range of 3rd-party hosted websites and services. IT management (with external IT support). Leading and managing teams. Delivering services in a customer-focused organisation. Budgeting and financial accountability. Managing multiple concurrent projects. SQL for reporting and automation. Experience Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Managing a hosted software system (e.g., LMS). Experience managing software development projects and familiarity with development cycles. Understanding of APIs/webhooks and ability to use them for automation and reporting. CRM management (ideally HubSpot: workflows, data pipelines, ticketing). Experience supporting SaaS products in a dynamic environment while maintaining customer retention. Aircall HubSpot ticketing. Reporting and KPI/OKR setting across multiple business units. Experience using Retool and/or Zapier to build automation and reporting systems. Skills & Attributes Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Fluent spoken and written English. Proactive, takes initiative, and supports team collaboration. Able to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Efficient, organised, and detail-oriented record-keeper. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically and operationally. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, CRM systems, and cloud accounting tools. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred). Right to live and work in the UK; UK residency required. Ability to commute to West London (role is office-based with hybrid potential). Schedule Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm Benefits Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development Contributory pension scheme Relaxed work environment Regular staff social activities Sick pay Potential for 1-2 days hybrid working per week after completing probationary period. Work Location : W4 5PY (potential for hybrid working up to 2 days a week after probationary period) Please do not apply if unable to commute to West London.
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