Strategy Analyst – Agricultural Estate

Oct 1, 2025 | Middle Managerial Positions, Open

The position reports to the Strategy & Optimisation Manager 

The Strategy Analyst supports the country-level strategic agenda by delivering data-driven insights, conducting rigorous market and internal analysis, and preparing high-impact strategic materials. This role plays a key part in identifying growth opportunities, supporting business case development, and tracking the implementation of key strategic initiatives. Working closely with the Strategy & Optimisation Manager, the incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that country-level business activities are aligned with long-term strategy and performance targets. 

Strategic Analysis & Insight

  • Conducts industry, market, and competitor analysis to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
  • Analyses internal performance and capability gaps against strategic objectives.
  • Assesses trends across customer behaviour, pricing, product, and supply chain data. 

Strategy & Business Planning Support

  • Contributes to the annual and long-term strategic planning processes.
  • Supports the development and refinement of strategic plans at a business unit level.
  • Assists in aligning operational plans with strategic goals through data and scenario modelling.

Business Case & Financial Analysis 

  • Develops and supports business cases for new initiatives, capital projects, and optimisation efforts.
  • Builds basic financial models and assists in valuations for strategic recommendations. Performance Monitoring & KPI Tracking
  • Defines, tracks, and reports on KPIs for strategic initiatives.
  • Monitors progress of transformation and optimisation projects, flagging risks or deviations. 

Communication & Presentation

  • Prepares presentation materials and strategic reports for use by the MD and Exco.
  • Summarises complex insights clearly and concisely for decision-making audiences. 

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Works with cross-functional teams (Finance, Ops, HR, Commercial) to collect and align strategic inputs.
  • Supports the Strategy & Optimisation Manager in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. consultants, advisors, analysts). 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in strategy, business analysis or corporate planning.
  • Exposure to data analysis, market research, or financial modelling.
  • Experience supporting senior teams in project delivery or strategic reviews.
  • Previous exposure to multi-country or emerging market operations is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Financial acumen and basic modelling capability.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • High attention to detail and structured problem-solving.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment. 

The position is based at the Estate and offers excellent conditions of service. 

Contact Colin and Mirriam