Strategy & Transformation Director, FLSmidth Cement

Are you an experienced strategy leader, a curious problem-solver and are you ready to support on an exciting M&A journey? Join our Strategy & Transformation team at FLSmidth Cement, where we are actively seeking a talented team member seasoned in leading large-scale strategy and transformation processes and programs. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to our dynamic Cement Business Development & Transformation team and play a crucial part in our divestment exploration process.
 

FLSmidth Group has embarked on a journey to explore divestment opportunities for FLSmidth Cement. In addition to supporting the divestment process, this role will be instrumental in driving key strategic projects and supporting Cement senior management in orchestrating and communicating clear strategic focus in line with our Green26 strategy. This position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the continued development and implementation of Green26 strategies that enable the Cement business to meet its ambitious growth and transformation objectives

• Lead multifunctional, strategic transformation projects with complex stakeholder involvement, several sub-workstreams to ensure well-planned execution – including the divestment process

• Design and drive change management initiatives to ensure the new strategic direction is truly embedded in the organization

• Engage and work closely with business leaders and key stakeholders across the organization

• Maintain an up-to-date perspective on the movements in the Cement industry, including competition, industry trends, mergers and divestments, business development opportunities

• Report status of initiatives supporting the strategic and transformational direction 

What You Bring

• M.Sc. or MBA from a globally recognized university

• 7+ years of experience from a management consulting company or from senior position in a corporate strategy department

• Excellent stakeholder management with C-level leaders; comfortable with ambiguity and experience driving organizational and cultural changes

• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills that allow you to extract logic, insights, and meaningful conclusions from complex business problems, incl. using Excel to structure analysis

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to structure clear and impactful storylines supported with quantitative analysis for executive audiences 

• Energetic, positive mindset, and a commitment to collaboration as a core value

• M&A experience either as in-house or advisor is considered an advantage

What We Offer

• A unique position to define strategy, implement strategic initiatives and drive transformational changes in an inspiring and purpose-driven organization

• Play a vital role in an exciting M&A process and get management exposure from early on

• A culture of openness and respect for new ideas, providing the opportunity to drive impactful change from day one

• A flat hierarchical structure, ensuring a short distance from analysis to decision-making

• Attractive pension, health insurance, and compensation package

Application and contact

Questions about the position may be directed to hiring manager Majken Bønnelykke, at maboe@flsmidth.com. Please apply by clicking “apply” on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews - also on a virtual setting as required - on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers or www.flsmidth-cement.com/.