AddressStrategy & Consulting Analyst - PBNA
- Work with Strategy team to address key business questions and issues across PBNA
- Execute on time-sensitive requests from team and PBNA leaders, as well as cross-functional business partners
- Understand past/current performance of key competitors and drivers of share swings; analyze syndicated data (IRI) to distil meaningful insights on performance trends and opportunities
- Monitor current events across United States LRBs (liquid refreshment beverages) as well as consumer, competitive, and macroeconomic/geopolitical trends and provide updates/potential impact to team and PBNA leadership
- Serve as analytics point-person on projects, applying logical and creative thinking to drive to fact-based insights
- Assist in building "Executive Ready" project deliverables in partnership with project leaders
- Implement continued improvements and simplifications of processes, standardization of reporting and optimal use of technology
- Create an inclusive and collaborative environment
- 10-12 years of experience in to strategy
- Experience within strong top-tier consulting firm, investment bank or prior Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company experience preferred
- Very strong analytical skills - excellent competency in MS Excel is a must, as is experience of managing complex, incomplete & inconsistent datasets and defining strategic analytics (market sizing/growth forecasts, etc.)
- Deep grounding in analytical logic and ability to translate complex data into powerful insight
- Intellectual curiosity and ability to problem solve / search out facts / engage internal & external contacts to source data without prior detailed process/guidance
- Balance of data experience across Financial / P&L and broader consumer/shopper/commercial insights in a CPG environment
- Proven experience using PowerPoint and ability to producing visually compelling presentations (i.e., beyond just operating the software) that are impactful with a senior audience
- Clarity in communication (English language) to enable production of a very high standard of commentary that is impactful and credible amongst our most senior audiences.
- Knowledge of syndicated data (IRI and/or Nielsen)
- Bachelor's in commerce/business administration/finance, Master's degree is a plus
- Propensity to learn software systems
- Best-in-class time management skills, ability to multitask, set priorities and attention to detail
6.0 Differentiating Competencies Required:
- Identify any differentiating behaviors, leadership skills or soft skills required for success in the role.
- Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work to tight deadlines
- Numerate thinker, good at data analysis with strong attention to detail
- Language skills - English fluent
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; proactively communicates using appropriate methods for situation and audience in clear, concise and professional manner
- Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with multi-functional teams
- Be flexible, organized and able to handle competing priorities
