What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Strategy position at Scandinavian Tobacco Group?
JOB TITLE - Group Head of Strategy
LOCATION - Copenhagen, DK (HQ), Richmond or Betlehem (US)
HOURS – Full time
About The Role
As a part of the Strategy, Transformation, and Sustainability function you will get a key role in shaping and executing the strategy and business planning process of Scandinavian Tobacco Group. As part of this process, you will work with the senior stakeholders, drive analysis on various business opportunities, as well as lead execution as a project manager on certain strategic projects. The range of strategic projects spans across functional topics (commercial, operational, value chain, etc.) and geographies. This position can be a great step in your career towards e.g., a more senior strategic position or a line business position in a truly international organization.
You will contribute professional sparring on strategic and financial subjects towards the business and leadership team. We have built a cross-functional team that will focus on driving consumer insights, contributing to corporate and BU strategy development, running transformation initiatives, and driving forward the Group agenda in Sustainability. You will join a team of diverse individuals with different backgrounds, nationalities, and professional interests, who are united by passion to drive change and make STG a better company. We are busy and have exciting and important tasks ahead of us. The function is involved in the worldwide business of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. You will be working out of our head office in Gentofte, Denmark or out of the U.S (Betlehem or Richmond), reporting to Senior Vice President, Strategy, Transformation, and Sustainability - and should anticipate approx. 10-20 travel days per year.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
In Addition To Having a Solid And Relevant Economic/financial Theoretical Background, At The Master’s Level, You Should Have 5-10 Years Of Experience From Working In An International Environment, Preferably Within Strategy And Business Development, Finance, Commercial Area, And/or Management Consulting. Furthermore, The Ideal Candidate
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package and generous pension scheme. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details.
Our Hiring Process
Before we enter a hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following:
At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge and expertise to push each other forward.
Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.
LOCATION - Copenhagen, DK (HQ), Richmond or Betlehem (US)
HOURS – Full time
About The Role
As a part of the Strategy, Transformation, and Sustainability function you will get a key role in shaping and executing the strategy and business planning process of Scandinavian Tobacco Group. As part of this process, you will work with the senior stakeholders, drive analysis on various business opportunities, as well as lead execution as a project manager on certain strategic projects. The range of strategic projects spans across functional topics (commercial, operational, value chain, etc.) and geographies. This position can be a great step in your career towards e.g., a more senior strategic position or a line business position in a truly international organization.
You will contribute professional sparring on strategic and financial subjects towards the business and leadership team. We have built a cross-functional team that will focus on driving consumer insights, contributing to corporate and BU strategy development, running transformation initiatives, and driving forward the Group agenda in Sustainability. You will join a team of diverse individuals with different backgrounds, nationalities, and professional interests, who are united by passion to drive change and make STG a better company. We are busy and have exciting and important tasks ahead of us. The function is involved in the worldwide business of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. You will be working out of our head office in Gentofte, Denmark or out of the U.S (Betlehem or Richmond), reporting to Senior Vice President, Strategy, Transformation, and Sustainability - and should anticipate approx. 10-20 travel days per year.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Drive the process of strategic and business planning with the Executive Board and senior leaders in the organization
- Drive strategic projects, incl. growth opportunities, group-wide strategic initiatives, etc.
- Lead development and update of the long-term strategy for the Group, follow up on strategy implementation, and ensure that strategic agenda and Must Win Battles are anchored in the divisional and functional plans and day-to-day work
- Identify strategic opportunities for the Group and drive business analysis to support decision-making on those opportunities
- Support business areas with strategic analysis and sparring
In Addition To Having a Solid And Relevant Economic/financial Theoretical Background, At The Master’s Level, You Should Have 5-10 Years Of Experience From Working In An International Environment, Preferably Within Strategy And Business Development, Finance, Commercial Area, And/or Management Consulting. Furthermore, The Ideal Candidate
- Has a proven track record of analytical work and strategic assignments
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization
- Works in a systematic, structured, and analytical way
- Has a strong understanding of financial reporting and corporate finance
- Experienced in project management and leadership
- Finds an inner ignite in strategic matters but also takes pride in the execution
- Is motivated by navigating between many internal stakeholders in an international organization
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package and generous pension scheme. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details.
Our Hiring Process
Before we enter a hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following:
- Recruiter Screen
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Behavioural & Cognitive Assessment
- Leadership Interview
At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge and expertise to push each other forward.
Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.
