Senior Strategy Manager

Lightsource bp; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp (LSbp) was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

The Strategy team plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the delivery of Lightsource bp’s ambitious strategy. As a Senior Strategy Manager, you will be a senior leader in the Department and work with the broader Strategy, FP&A and Portfolio Planning team, alongside the Structured Finance and Investment teams to progress LSbp’s Executive team’s strategic agenda.

In parallel you will work across the entire organisation, playing a critical role across a range of high-impact projects. You will have an opportunity to gain valuable insight into management and decision making in a high-growth renewable business, alongside significant exposure to senior management and bp stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the wider Strategy team, to closely support the executive team (in particular the CEO and the CFO) to define and execute Lightsource bp’s strategic priorities
• Play a leading role in LSbp’s long term planning process, engaging up and down the organisation to build alignment and buy-in to the direction
• Support strategic decision-making on critical issues for LSbp by leading and coordinating company-wide initiatives and special projects (including but not limited to: new technology, market or segment evaluation)
• Support discrete M&A or transaction work with a strategic element
• Build strong relationships at all levels across Lightsource bp and invest in a network of external relationships to inform perspectives on the market
• Lead cross-functional teams to make progress on complex questions and secure buy-in to the direction of travel
• Enable a disciplined, systematic and data-led approach for strategy setting, and decision-making, to support increased focus on execution and delivery
• Prepare for Senior Management engagement, including developing clear and concise presentations; present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Guide / mentor / provide direction to other members of the Strategy team, helping enhance and develop team culture

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge

• Strong interest in the energy sector, renewables, and the energy transition (direct experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts
• Market analysis, forecasting, financial modelling, and valuation

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification (BA minimum)
• Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. engineering, economics, sciences) demonstration of excellent analytical skills
• MBA viewed favourably (but not essential)

Experience

• Relevant seasoned professional experience
• Successful track record at in a top-tier management consulting / advisory / corporate strategy environment
• Leading projects from inception to conclusion with limited guidance, delivering solutions for complex issues
• Working closely with and communicating effectively to senior management / board level executives
• Built and run financial models to support investment decisions and strategic planning
• Preparation of storylines and presentations to a range of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders throughout the entire company
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• A proactive self-starter, able to problem solve and drive projects to conclusion
• Works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment and delivers to tight deadlines
• Highly organized and structured, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively ‘manage-up’ and prioritize across projects without close supervision, often working remotely or in globally dispersed teams
• Able to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders, supported by clear understanding of business needs and insights
• Quick learner, showing curiosity and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail
• Flexible, collaborative working style and “can do” attitude

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.