Strategy Manager – Financial Services

Company: Freshminds
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Location: London
Job Description:

The Role

A client in the financial services industry is seeking a Strategy Manager to join the team for a 12-month period.

You will work closely with the executive leadership team and the central Strategy function to support the development and delivery of enterprise-wide strategy. Reporting into senior strategy leadership, the objective of the role is to help shape long-term direction, drive annual planning, and deliver high-impact strategic initiatives during a period of transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the annual enterprise planning process, working with Executive, FP&A, and senior stakeholders
  • Support governance and delivery of strategy, translating long-term objectives into clear priorities across workstreams
  • Scope and deliver structured analysis and recommendations for strategically important projects
  • Communicate complex strategic narratives clearly to senior leaders and wider business audiences

Requirements

  • Background in strategy or management consulting, or experience within an in-house strategy function
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous challenges
  • Experience delivering strategic projects and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, low-ego working style

Details

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: 12 month FTC
  • Day rate: £80,000
  • Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Posted: May 23rd, 2026