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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NEW ZEALAND TOP EXECUTIVE MAY 2008 |
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Head of Corporate Strategy |
| Position Code: | 9000 | | | |
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Responsible for
Developing, directing and controlling the corporate strategic planning activities of the business. Providing direction and driving delivery of a strategic plan through an inclusive strategic planning process. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director |
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Supervises
Strategic planning team(s), business analysts |
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Main Activities
Participating as a member of the senior management/strategic team formulating company policy and approving major management changes.
Independently reviewing and assessing business unit initiatives of a strategic nature impacting the business.
Identifying opportunities/threats impacting the business. Analysing and recommending actions, and where appropriate implementing recommendations.
Developing and maintaining an independent view of all markets in which the business operates in the short, medium and long-term for business planning, business development and other significant market transactions.
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Key Skills
Understanding and appreciation of the financial implications of decisions and their impact.
Ability to use the dynamics and value drivers of the business strategy to make decisions about the impact of changes.
Ability to work within long-term time frames and anticipate and act on opportunities or problems that are likely to arise.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation.
Proven ability to develop corporate infrastructure, including policies procedures and systems.
Proven ability in managing a large budget.
Strong influencing and leadership skills.
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Internal Contacts
Senior Management, finance and administration, functional and divisional managers, and all subordinate staff. |
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External Contacts
Industry associations, major customers/clients, shareholders and major suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
10+ years experience in a senior management or general management role in a commercial environment. Tertiary qualification in economics, engineering or other quantitative field. |
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