Head of Strategy at BURN

About the role

• BURN is looking for a Head of Strategy to work closely with the company’s Chief Executive Officer to flesh out the short and long-term goals and make sure the company’s output falls in line with those goals.

 Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and senior management team to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans across all business units.
• Lead initial research, strategic design, and thought partnership for major company initiatives and new business lines.
• Analyze internal and external data to assess business performance, identify growth opportunities, and prioritize strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend options for product, geographic, and business model expansion aligned with BURN’s mission and financial goals.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships to accelerate market access, distribution, innovation, and impact.
• Support capital-raising efforts by developing investment cases, preparing materials, and engaging with investors, donors, and development partners.
• Lead business modelling and financial modelling to support key investment, pricing, and operational decisions across the business.
• Advise on pricing strategy, customer segmentation, and product positioning across business lines.
• Monitor performance of products and strategic projects; design and implement course-correction plans for underperforming areas.
• Establish and track OKRs across the company in collaboration with senior leadership to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Support strategic decision-making through insights from BURN’s Market Intelligence Team and other internal resources.
• Lead competitive landscape analysis and develop compelling value propositions for key customer and partner segments.
• Identify strategic risks and create mitigation and contingency plans.
• Support board processes by preparing performance updates, strategic reports, and key decision-making materials

 Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, finance, or marketing required.
• Master of Business Administration recommended.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, business management, corporate leadership, and financial decision-making.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical research, leadership, and strategic planning.
• Must possess exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, human resource planning, customer relations, and the implementation of new technologies.
• Must be familiar with fundraising and increasing revenue while maintaining a comprehensive and cohesive brand or identity.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multitask with research projects, data analysis, coordination with the executive
• team, and acting as the public face of the company in the absence of the company’s CEO.
• Must be willing to challenge standard thinking with new ideas, new approaches, and new solutions.
• Must have strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, and collaboration.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently.