Business Strategy & Transformation Manager

Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands. 

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About the client:

Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands. 

Job description:
We are looking for a passionate Strategy & Transformation Manager to join our Headquarters in Barcelona. This is a unique opportunity for a change leader to drive the strategic agenda across the European Region, promoting an always on change mindset to deliver our growth ambition .

Your Mission

• Drive the Strategy: Lead and coordinate the strategy and transformation office agenda, reporting directly to the Europe Strategy & Transformation Director .

• Identify Opportunities: Identify and analyze transformational opportunities impacting GBfoods Europe divisions, developing action plans for investment, acquisitions (M&A), and organic development .

• Lead Transformation: Spearhead the implementation of strategic cross-functional projects at both Regional and Country levels (e.g., Strategic Plans, efficiency plans, transformational growth) .

Execution & Exposure

• High-Level Influence: Supervise and actively participate in the preparation of materials to solidly present and defend them within senior forums .

• Senior Exposure: You will have significant exposure to the most senior positions at both Regional and Country levels, including the Group CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Top Management Teams .

• Hands-on Leadership: We value great project leadership skills; you will need to be a hands-on person to ensure projects are not just planned but successfully delivered .

What can you expect from us?

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

What we value

• Top-Tier Background: 3-5 years of experience in top-tier Strategic Consulting. Experience combined with business management is ideal, and an MBA is welcome .

• Analytical Mindset: You are a structured person with solid problem-solving skills .

• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to navigate a multicultural environment .

• Languages: Proficiency/fluency in English is mandatory .

• Availability: Ability to travel when required (~20%, depending on the project) .