Strategy Manager

Overview

Suncorp is an organisation committed to our people, with a culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions and individuals are able to succeed in a supportive environment that rewards teamwork and ambition. We are focused on strategy and growth within Suncorp NZ and are looking for an experienced Strategy Manager to help lead and deliver our strategy agenda, including facilitating annual strategic and agile quarterly business planning processes, delivering priority strategy projects and developing strategic insights and reporting for the business. This is a key role within our business and covers the full suite of strategy work including : strategy development (short-, medium- and long-term), business planning, strategic projects (growth, operational improvement, customer experience, operating model and ESG), corporate development and M&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to help set the longer-term and medium-term ambition and strategy for the Suncorp NZ business.
• Develop the three-year business plan to execute the strategy and deliver key financial and non-financial outcomes. Work with our Finance team to integrate the business plan and financial plan, including key strategic initiatives.
• Deliver priority strategy projects and strategy work, typically to either a board or executive audience.
• Deliver competitor intelligence including research of competitor results to gain insight into competitor advantages or opportunities.
• Deliver regular CEO reporting to the board and other reports and presentations as required (for example, investor days).
• Build strong cross-functional working relationships across SNZ, developing trust as a Strategy subject matter expert.
• Lead and inspire a small strategy team, creating a culture of customer and performance focus and innovation.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

What We Offer

About Suncorp New Zealand

We’re proud to be part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. With a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are committed to inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

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