Commercial Strategy Manager

Commercial Strategy Manager / Business Manager

Location: Manchester or Stoke (Hybrid)

Role Overview

The Commercial Strategy Manager / Business Manager is a key hire as the business enters the next phase of growth following the recent merger. This rare and unique role reports directly into the Commercial Director and provides unparalleled access to the C-Suite and broad array of business activity including trading/commercial activity, pricing, strategy, M&A and Integration.

As dedicated support to the Commercial Director population you will become a ‘go to’ colleague - supporting the progression and delivery of high value commercial activity – and ultimately, the businesses ‘top line’ targets.

As a high-quality business manager with an excellent academic track record, you will have strong communications skills and attention to detail, combined with a proven track record of delivery in fast paced environments.

Typical Accountabilities

• Coordinating and driving the delivery of monthly commercial reporting/presentations including liaising with the wider Exec leadership team
• Preparation of high-quality presentations and insightful analysis to ‘tell the story of the business’ to a variety of stakeholders including the CEO and investors
• Attendance at a range of commercial meetings, including the monthly Exec, with responsibility for capturing actions related to the delivery of commercial activity – with subsequent follow up with to ensure activity is completed in agreed timescales
• Coordinate strategic planning, forecasting and budget setting on behalf of the commercial directors
• Ability to respond to significant and varied information requests and co-ordinate appropriate responses from across the business
• Represent commercial directors in key meetings to drive outcomes and attend meetings and take accurate comprehensive notes / minutes
• Respond to and resolve complex commercial problems where precedent may not exist with appropriate authorisation

Standard Business Principles

• To actively support and encourage at all times, compliance with our quality principles, company policies and best practice in security, legal and regulatory requirements
• To safeguard information, paying particular attention to customer and employee data and business sensitive information
• To be aware of and understand Atlanta’s Whistleblowing Procedure.  To question and act upon concerns about malpractice or wrongdoing by following the Swinton Whistleblowing Procedure

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft powerpoint and excel
• Analytical with the ability to present simple analysis from complex data
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage to tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and credibility with senior management
• Able to work with minimal supervision or support and use initiative to tackle challenges constructively and find creative ways forward

Desirable

• Degree qualified with some commerical experince in a large, fast pased business 
• Experience in Insurance / Financial Services would be beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person looking to gain exposure and develop a career within the business. Apply today!