Associate, Corporate Strategy
About The Position
The Corporate Strategy Associate contributes to the development of corporate and business unit strategies that drive long-term value creation. With minimal supervision, the associate partners with business and functional teams to assess enterprise and portfolio performance, analyze market and competitive trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategic insights and recommendations. The role also develops investment cases and related financial and execution plans to inform strategic decision-making. The position is based at Cargill's Global Headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota. It currently follows a hybrid work environment, with at least four days in the office and up to one day remote each week.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience; typically, 5 or more years.
- Experience in strategy development across growth and transformation topics.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling and corporate finance.
- Ability to work onsite in Wayzata, Minnesota.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) from a top-tier institution, with academic excellence.
- At least 2 years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm and a strong performance track record.
- Experience in the agricultural, food, or commodities sectors.
Responsibilities
- Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and build qualitative and quantitative analyses to address strategic questions; refine hypotheses based on findings.
- Assess industry structure, business models, key profit drivers, and organizational dynamics to inform strategic priorities.
- Develop data-driven recommendations and supporting materials to capture strategic opportunities, including acquisitions and divestitures.
- Connect recommendations to financial and execution plans, including acquisition gameboards, to support value creation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other partners to support effective execution.
- Develop and implement complex workstream activity plans that deliver insights and recommendations according to defined timelines and targets.
- Support implementation of strategy execution plans.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise written and verbal communications summarizing analyses and findings to support informed decision-making.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
- Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
- Eligible for a discretionary incentive award dependent on company and personal performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
