Strategy Analyst (Associate)

About us

Excelerate is a skills transformation organisation that equips workforces with future skills. We learn organisations’ and individuals’ future skills needs, design learning solutions covering a breadth and depth of skills, and deliver transformational learning experiences.

We believe skills are vital to thriving in an evolving workplace landscape. ~500 organisations are powered by technology talent trained by Excelerate in data, coding, design, cybersecurity, telecommunications, product management, and other skills. We have also helped ~5,000 individuals upskill and reskill to remain relevant in the future economy.

We partner with leading global talent development organisations to deliver industry-recognised learning programmes. Collectively, our partners have trained and certified 700,000+ individuals in 20,000+ organisations globally.

About the role

You will work with the senior leadership to conduct analysis and formulate recommendations to facilitate decision-making, co-develop plans to implement strategic priorities, and support implementation of strategies.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct research and due diligence into strategic and tactical opportunities, including through conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Synthesize findings and translate analysis into insights
• Communicate findings and insights in a clear, structured manner
• Co-develop and prioritize recommendations in collaboration with stakeholders
• Facilitate implementation planning for strategic priorities including the structuring initiatives, defining KPIs, developing timelines, and formulating resource requests
• Support change management related to implementation of strategic priorities including assisting with initiatives to build buy-in and conviction in strategy
• Support regular reporting and facilitate problem solving of issues related to implementation of strategic priorities

The ideal candidate

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• Has at least 2 years of analytical experience, e.g., as a business, finance, or consulting analyst
• Possesses good financial modelling ability and sound business judgement
• Is an excellent written and verbal communicator
• Able to build and maintains trust-based relationships across functions
• Is comfortable communicating and making recommendations to senior leaders
• Is a self-starter who is detail-oriented and well-organized
• Has a solid problem-solving ability