UK&I Strategy Lead at Heinz in London, England, United Kingdom

UK&I Strategy Lead Location: London - The Shard Job Description About the role: Kraft Heinz UK&I is looking for an experienced Strategy Consultant/Strategic Leader with FMCG experience to lead our in-house Strategy Consulting team (5 people). This role sits within the UK&I business unit and reports to the UK&I CFO. You’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business, with regular interaction with the full UK&I Leadership Team (including the UK&I Managing Director) and engagement with the European & Pacific Markets leadership team. Your core remit is to help achieve the UK&I long term strategy through leading the delivery of high-impact, in-house consulting projects that support that strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams. Visa sponsorship is available for this role. What you’ll do: Act as a trusted strategy partner to the UKI and zone Leadership Teams, shaping the long-term direction of the UKI business. Lead and project-manage major strategic initiatives that underpin the long-term UKI business unit strategy (in-house consulting model). Work cross-functionally to diagnose problems, generate insights, and drive alignment on recommendations. Typical project areas (often focused on growth priorities) include: Brand strategy: assessing brand performance, defining priorities, and recommending initiatives to hit objectives Foodservice/Away From Home strategy: identifying priority accounts and defining how to win with them Benchmarking: industry and best-practice comparisons (“outside-in” perspective) New market/space entry: evaluating opportunities and feasibility UKI investment priorities: recommending where to allocate resources for maximum impact Projects typically involve benchmarking and “outside-in” research, extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis, and translating findings into clear recommendations—often summarised into a small number of concise, senior-ready slides. You’ll also help influence teams to adopt and execute those recommendations. What you’ll need 8–10+ years’ experience, including significant experience in strategy Background in top-tier consulting and/or a major FMCG in a strategy, project management, or in-house consulting role Strong strategic and commercial mindset Ability to influence and operate credibly with senior leaders Ability to structure ambiguous problems and turn imperfect data into clear, actionable recommendations Highly analytical; comfortable working with large and messy datasets Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and synthesising insights Collaborative working style (“no ego”), strong interpersonal skills Bachelor’s degree (minimum) Important: We will not consider applicants without strategy experience in a major consultancy or FMCG environment. Professional Attributes Influencing & Relationship building At Kraft Heinz you’ll work in a highly cross-functional, fast-paced environment, often needing to influence decisions without formal authority. Therefore it’s important you can build trusted relationships quickly and align diverse stakeholders to drive results Communication Skills At Kraft Heinz you’ll be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore it’s important you have excellent communication skills to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders. Resilience You’re able to recover after a disappointment or set back, and a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized. Ability to Simplify We like to keep it simple, and execute fast. You are able to bring simple solutions to complex challenges. Analytical We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution. Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm You have a growth mindset, and people know you as the motivator of your team. Great teammate Achieving with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower, but always working towards the same common goal, together. What we offer you An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway A meritocratic, pay for performance approach A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme Wellbeing Private medical cover & Digital GP Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme Premium membership to Calm App A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs! 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast) As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process. Location(s) London - The Shard Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.