I am recruiting for a Senior Manager in Strategy, Analysis and Planning for my client in Cardiff.
This is a pivotal role shaping my clients long-term direction. As Senior Manager, you’ll partner with ExCo, the CFO and the Board to:
-Lead the corporate planning cycle – aligning strategy, financial planning and insight into one clear roadmap
-Translate strategic priorities into tangible, actionable plans
-Provide high-quality market, economic and competitor analysis to drive decision-making
- Monitor delivery against strategy, highlighting risks, opportunities and trade-offs
-Coordinate with Treasury on capital-raise activities to ensure strategic alignment
-Challenge and support ExCo to focus on what really matters
What we’re looking for:
-Strong stakeholder management – able to influence at every level, including Board
-Strategic thinker with a sharp analytical mindset and commercial awareness
-Proven experience turning complex data, trends and insights into clear actions
-Confident communicator – skilled at engaging and influencing through written and verbal communication
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes
-Collaborative by nature – able to work across functions and bring people with you
Nice to have (but not essential):
💡 Experience in financial services, banking or building societies
💡 Consultancy or MBA background
💡 Exposure to customer, marketing or PR strategy – adding fresh perspective
We’re looking for a proactive leader who thrives on shaping ideas into impact. If you’re ready to challenge, influence and make a lasting difference, this could be the role for you.
The role is hybrid and you will be required to go to the office in Cardiff. Please send me your CV if you are interested.