Head of Strategy

5 days ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China Hays Full time CN¥1,200,000 - CN¥2,400,000 per year

About Us

We are a fast-growing lifestyle brand that blends design, purpose, and community. Our mission is to inspire everyday living through thoughtfully crafted products and experiences. As we scale, we're seeking a strategic leader to shape our long-term vision and drive cross-functional impact.

Role Overview

As Head of Strategy, you will be the architect of our growth roadmap. You'll lead strategic planning, business analysis, and financial modeling to guide executive decision-making. This role requires a rare blend of analytical rigor, commercial intuition, and brand empathy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Lead development of multi-year business strategy aligned with brand vision and market trends
  • Identify growth opportunities across product, channel, and geography
  • Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with clear KPIs

Business Analysis & Insights

  • Own market, consumer, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic choices
  • Build business cases for new initiatives, partnerships, and investments
  • Monitor performance across business units and recommend course corrections

Financial Management

  • Partner with Finance to develop forecasting models and scenario planning
  • Support budgeting and resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities
  • Evaluate ROI of strategic initiatives and report to leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Retail, and Operations to align execution
  • Facilitate strategic offsites, planning cycles, and board-level presentations
  • Mentor junior strategy and analytics talent

Ideal Candidate

Background & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in strategy roles, with a mix of:
  • Top-tier consulting firm
    (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey)
  • Brand-side experience
    in consumer goods, lifestyle, or retail
  • Proven success in leading strategic initiatives from concept to execution
  • Strong financial acumen and comfort with modeling and P&L dynamics
  • Experience in high-growth or founder-led environments a plus

Skills & Attributes

  • Structured thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communicator with ability to influence across levels and functions
  • Passion for lifestyle brands and consumer-centric innovation
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with bias for action and adaptability

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