The Strategy and Integration Manager will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring seamless business integration processes within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This role requires a strong background in accounting and finance to support data-driven decision-making and organisational growth and cohesiveness.
Client Details
This is market leading organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector, known for its robust operations and commitment to innovation. The company is a key player in its field, offering a collaborative and professional environment for its employees.
Description
The core responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Strategy & Business Analysis
- Collect, consolidate, and analyse operational and financial data across multiple business units.
- Provide the Managing Director with timely insights and decision support.
Develop business cases for integration initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvements.
- Plan, run, and facilitate the companies annual strategy meeting, working with the Managing Director and senior managers to prioritise company-wide tasks and align resources.
Integration & Project Management
- Lead cross-company integration projects (procurement alignment, warehouse system update, joint sales initiatives)
- Act as project manager for key strategic initiatives, ensuring timelines, risks, and deliverables are managed
- Coordinate with Operations Managers and Finance Manager of each business unit to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Process Optimisation
- Map and standardise core processes across procurement, production, warehouse, and sales functions.
- Identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities for cost savings or productivity gains.
- Work closely with Finance and Operations to embed consistent reporting frameworks.
ERP & Systems Readiness
- Support the planning and preparation for ERP system implementation.
- Document current processes, identify gaps, and coordinate business requirements gathering.
- Act as liaison between business units, IT vendors, and leadership during system selection and rollout.
Governance & report
- Establish a structured weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting mechanism to support group-wide visibility.
Profile
A successful Strategy and Integration Manager should have:
- 5 - 10 years' experience in business analysis, project management, or strategy/operations roles.
- Relevant bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related filed required. An MBA will be considered highly advantageous.
- Background in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment highly regarded.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive business integration.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
- Familiarity with ERP or major system implementation projects is advantageous
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across different stakeholders
Job Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Fixed-term contract with potential for further opportunities for ongoing or permanency
- Exposure to high-impact projects within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
- Supportive and professional workplace culture.
- Opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Industry and market leading orgsanisation
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Matthew Roberts on +61 3 8640 3144.