Strategy Analyst

Requisition ID: 17249 

A Career in Beer:  
Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to unite people to celebrate all of life’s moments. We are the world’s family brewer, brewing and selling our beer for over 350 years around the world. We’re Talent Brewers - we believe in our brands and our people, we believe that a truly inspiring and diverse place to work is a must.  We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get fired up about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you. 
 
The Headlines:  
In the role of Strategy Analyst based in Chicago, Illinois, you will be a part of the Strategy Team supporting enterprise Long Range Planning. This position will report to the Director of Strategy with visibility to the Chief Strategy Officer. 

The Strategy Analyst is the analytical engine for the Strategy Team, providing key data insights to help mold and drive Molson Coors’ ambition to grow topline revenue as we transform into a beverage company. In this role, you will work with several stakeholders with a primary focus on the Emerging Growth BU. The Strategy Analyst will ensure strategic plans are driven by data, deliver financial commitments, and align with Molson Coors’ core capabilities. The analyst wil help the Strategy Team and Emerging Growth leaders gain a deeper undersatnding of the non-alcholic, wine and spirits, and cannabis infused beverage segments.

The Responsibilities: 
•    Conduct market assessment of current dynamics /emerging trends and develop industry estimates / forecasts using various incomplete data sources, to support new verticals and business opportunities for Molson Coors
•    Provide external and internal data points to inform / track progress against Long Range Plan commitments
•    Develop standard reporting for Emerging Growth division, including but not limited to scorecards, dashboards, and macro trends
•    Perform competitive analysis of other CPG to benchmark MCBC performance vs. industry, informing Leadership Team on potential risk/opportunities
•    Formulate investment recommendations, sizing up revenue and profit opportunities based on research
•    Develop presentations to communicate insights, enabling Strategy Director to facilitate data driven conversations with Emerging Growth Leadership Team
•    Leads conversations with key leadership, requiring advance communication skills to navigate multiple stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance)
•    Leverage analyst and research reports to provide thought leadership and future trends for Strategy and Emerging Growth teams 

The Other Qualifications:  
•    3+ years experience as a Business or Financial Analyst in a Fortune 500 company (preferably CPG,) investment bank, consulting firm, transaction advisory firm, or market information/research company (ACNielsen/IRI) (SPINS data knowledge is a plus)
•    Excellent spreadsheet skills (functions/macros/VBA) and good relational database management skills(e.g. Access, enterprise databases) and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
•    Demonstrates insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts to provide practical counsel to business unit partners and to help drive business results 
•    Excellent communicator across all channels (written/verbal) 
•    Executive level mindset and ability to convey key decision points to senior leaders 

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  
•    As the world’s family brewer we have the scale to make big things happen and still get to know colleagues on a first name basis across the globe  

•    We play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks – giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are. 
•    Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, 401k, parental leave, medical benefits, and of course, free beer (among others!) 
•     Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  
 

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.