Job Title: Corporate Development & Strategy Manager
Work Type: Full-Time
Budget: N20,000,000 - N25,000,000 Annual Net Salary
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Reports To: VP Corporate Development and Strategy
JOB SUMMARY
The Corporate Development & Strategy Manager will serve as the strategic anchor for corporate growth and development across the Company and its subsidiaries. This individual will be responsible for leading the Group’s strategic planning efforts, evaluating investment and partnership opportunities, driving business transformation initiatives, and aligning cross-functional execution with overall corporate objectives.
The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in strategy gained either from top-tier consulting firms or within the strategy function of a reputable, high-performing organization. Demonstrated experience in formulating, executing, and monitoring strategic initiatives is essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Lead the formulation, review, and implementation of the Group’s corporate strategy and long-term business plans.
- Work with executive management and subsidiary leadership to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable projects with clear KPIs and success metrics.
- Lead Strategy formulation and execution.
- Lead the annual strategy circle.
Corporate Development & Investment Support
- Drive the identification, assessment, and execution of strategic initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures.
- Develop robust business cases and financial models to support investment and expansion decisions.
- Lead due diligence, evaluation, and negotiation processes in collaboration with finance, legal, and relevant business units.
Market & Industry Intelligence
- Conduct deep industry research and competitor analysis to provide foresight into emerging trends and disruptions.
- Deliver regular strategic insight reports to inform executive and board-level discussions.
Strategic Performance Monitoring
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for group-level strategic initiatives and business unit contributions.
- Developing Balance scorecards and liaise with the OpCos to translate Group objectives to actionable strategies.
- Identify risks, performance gaps, and areas for intervention across the strategy execution lifecycle.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Serve as the strategic liaison between executive management and business unit heads, ensuring ongoing alignment.
- Coordinate with finance, legal, HR, and other functions to facilitate execution of corporate-level projects.
QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- MBA, MSc, or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACA) are strong advantages.
- Minimum of 10–12 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, investment analysis, consulting, or business transformation.
- Demonstrated experience working in a group structure or holding company with cross-industry exposure.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong financial modeling and valuation capability
- Market research and business insight generation
- Executive-level communication and presentation
- Project and stakeholder management
- High degree of commercial awareness and business judgment
- Excellent report writing and data visualization skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and strategic reporting tools
To apply, send your CV to [email protected] with the subject "Application: Corporate Development & Strategy Manager".
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦20,000,000.00 - ₦25,000,000.00 per year