Менеджер по стратегии и бизнес-анализу

Division: Strategy and Business Analysis

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Reports to: Head of Strategy & Business Analysis division

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Support the development and periodic review of company’s corporate strategy and business plans.
• Collaborate with business units to align divisional strategies with group objectives.
• Track execution of strategic initiatives and report progress to senior management.
• Support relevant units and/or departments when needed and act as an in-house consultant with open initiatives.

· Market & Industry Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive benchmarking across local and international markets.
• Identify emerging trends, growth opportunities, and potential risks.
• Prepare strategic intelligence reports for the Board and Executive Committee.
• Update reports and Dashboard (digital and non-digital) regularly

· Business & Financial Analysis

• Build and maintain financial models for existing and potential investments.
• Evaluate business performance using KPIs, profitability analysis, and efficiency metrics.
• Support portfolio companies in improving financial and operational results.

· Investment Evaluation & M&A Support

• Participate in the identification, assessment, and due diligence of investment opportunities.
• Work closely with finance, legal, and operational teams to identify and detect any opportunities that may create value.
• Develop valuation models and scenario analyses when necessary.

· Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare Board-level presentations, investment memos, and executive reports.
• Act as a liaison between group management and subsidiary leadership teams.
• Support strategic workshops, planning sessions, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, investment/business analysis planning or financial field.
• Proven track record in financial modeling, strategic analysis, and project management.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling tools.
• Solid understanding of valuation techniques, ROI analysis, and investment appraisal.
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic and analytical thinking with problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Azerbaijani and English (Russian is an advantage).
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-sector environment and manage multiple priorities.