Corporate Strategy Analyst

Corporate Strategy Analyst

Bekaert Group

Zwevegem, Belgium

Purpose and Mission

We are seeking an innovative and results-driven strategy analyst who will play a pivotal role in supporting our business platforms by evaluating strategic decisions and contributing to the realization of our ambitious growth plans. Join us as we navigate a thriving pipeline of business case opportunities.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• You participate in the development of our global business portfolio by assessing business segments and defining business cases for organic / un-organic growth and transformational opportunities;
• You support decision makers in making key strategic choices through a broad range of quantitative and qualitative analyses, and facilitate their implementation;
• You identify, develop, and implement business strategies for new solutions, technologies, business models and markets;
• You explore and analyse attractive acquisition targets and you are involved in related analysis as part of the due diligence process;
• You coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders to drive efficient projects leveraging best practices across functions;
• You take the lead in different change projects by assessing internal information, facilitating workshops & working with internal stakeholders.

About You

• University degree (Master) in Business, Engineering, Marketing or similar minimum 2-3 years of experience in management consulting, M&A or in a corporate strategy environment and relevant project experience;
• Strong track record of successful project management, ensuring timely delivery and meeting project objectives;
• Strong analytical skills to formulate well-prepared business proposals, ensuring strategic alignment;
• Expertise in collecting information from various sources, employing both traditional research and data science methods;
• High motivation to address and resolve business insight gaps within the B-to-B industry;
• Passionate about technological developments, spanning material science to the AI;
• Expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint;
• Self-driven with a problem-solving attitude and a strong team player.