Strategy Manager
Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence (Food & Consumer)
Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 + 35% Bonus
Location: London (Hybrid)
An independent strategy consultancy specialising in the food and consumer sectors is looking to hire a Strategy Manager to lead high-impact strategy engagements and commercial due diligence projects for private equity and corporate clients.
This firm is known for combining deep sector expertise with a people-first culture, offering exposure to complex, senior-level work without the long hours and burnout often associated with larger consultancies.
As a Strategy Manager, you will take a leadership role across projects, working directly with Partners and clients while guiding analysts and consultants through complex commercial questions across the food value chain.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading commercial and operational due diligence for private equity transactions
* Managing end-to-end strategy engagements across growth strategy, market entry, and value creation
* Structuring complex problems and guiding teams through market analysis, customer segmentation, and competitive assessments
* Overseeing market modelling, commercial analysis, and financial scenario testing
* Synthesising insights into clear, compelling strategic recommendations for investment committees and boards
* Managing project teams and supporting the development of Analysts and Consultants
* Building trusted relationships with private equity and corporate clients
What They’re Looking For
* 6–9 years’ experience in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, or transaction advisory
* Strong experience leading CDD projects or strategic engagements within Food/Consumer Industry
* Excellent analytical, modelling, and problem-structuring capabilities
* Demonstrated ability to manage teams and deliver client-facing workstreams
* Interest in food, consumer, or FMCG sectors
* A clear, structured communicator who can translate complex analysis into strategic insight
* Someone who thrives in collaborative, high-performance environments without aggressive internal competition
Why This Role Stands Out
* People-centred culture with a genuine focus on sustainability and long-term development
* More balanced working hours than many tier-one consultancies
* Significant exposure to private equity investors and senior stakeholders
* Flat structure with real responsibility and visibility at senior levels
* A strong track record of internal progression into Director-level roles
Package
* £95,000 – £110,000 base salary
* 35% performance-related bonus
* Hybrid working model
* Supportive, low-ego team culture