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About the role
Burn is looking for a Senior Strategic Associate, who will be responsible for supporting commercial rollout and developing a deeper understanding of the business in the different countries BURN operates. The role will play a crucial part in building a go-to-market strategy for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify key trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine strategic initiatives and business plans.
• Work across multiple teams to develop IM, Board Reports, Corporate Presentations, Pitch Decks
• Analyze financial data and develop financial models to support decision-making processes.
• Prepare/ analyse competitive analysis and formulate proactive and reactive strategy accordingly
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Support the development and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in a similar role (Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Business Analyst).
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong analytical capabilities.

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About the Role:

• As a Commercial Analyst, you will support the commercial decision-making processes within our organization.
• You will work closely with senior analysts and managers to analyze market trends, financial data, and operational performance to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
• Your work will contribute to the development of business strategies and the optimization of our commercial operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Market Performance Reports: Produce regular reports detailing the performance of country distribution operations under the Business Unit, covering sales, distribution, end-user registration, and other key commercial and carbon indicators, as well as key strategic initiatives. Gather data from a range of stakeholders promptly and provide detailed commercial analysis for the Senior Leadership team.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Own the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement for the Business Unit at the HQ level and produce regular analysis reports. In collaboration with Business Unit Managers, oversee P&L management at the country level.
• KPI & OKR Tracking and Management: Track and manage KPIs and OKRs for country distribution operations under the Business Unit; act as the main point person for the Business Unit’s KPIs and OKRs at the HQ level. Develop dashboards to improve data visibility and integrity.
• New Market Expansion: Support in developing the Business Unit’s new market expansion strategy; assist in new market assessment research (fuel landscape, total addressable market, competitor analysis, price walks) and gate development.
• Commercial Admin: Assist the Business Unit with specific order management, ERP, finance, HR, procurement, and general administrative tasks.

Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience working inside a Business Unit/Organization with a focus on the distribution of consumer durable goods and/or fast-moving consumer goods; strong understanding of key performance indicators relating to commercial distribution.
• 2+ years’ experience managing P&L statements for Commercial Business Units.
• Strong report development, analytic/number-crunching background, supported by excellent graphical presentation skills.
• 2+ years’ experience in project management and demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects with many stakeholders to deliver results on time.
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in formal and informal settings with diverse stakeholders across different departments.
• Excellent desktop research and networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, organized, creative, a desire to ‘sell for good’ and a willingness to get your ‘hands dirty’.
• Bachelor’s degree: an MBA will be an added advantage.