Strategic Planning Analyst

ITT Inc. - English US•Seneca Falls, NY

1d•$94,000 - $140,600•Onsite

About The Position

ITT Inc. is a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions. The company operates in various markets including flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with a significant global presence and annual revenue. The company's businesses are organized into three segments: Flow Technologies, Motion Technologies, and Connect and Control Technologies. This role supports the creation and execution of ITT’s long-term strategic vision, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The position is responsible for supporting the annual strategic planning process, conducting market and competitor analysis, and supporting the planning and execution of key internal strategic initiatives. Additionally, the role will support M&A activities by managing the pipeline of targets, creating valuations and business cases, and assisting with due diligence on active deals.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Business, or Finance.
2+ years of work experience in marketing, strategy, business development, or consulting.
Strong data analysis capabilities and Excel modeling.
Demonstrated market research and analysis.
Experience with financial modeling and/or strategy assessment (i.e., capital projects, budgeting/forecasting, organic growth projects, DCF analysis).
Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities.
Self-motivated/directed, and can easily function in a high-demand, high-performance culture.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve issues.
Comfort tackling multiple projects concurrently, supporting multiple stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Nice To Haves

MBA is a plus.
Experience with industrial manufacturing / rotating equipment companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze and research industry trends, market conditions, customers, and competitors to identify threats and opportunities.
Understand and shape the company’s strategy and mission.
Develop, prioritize, and ground strategic initiatives to translate strategic vision into concrete reality, working with senior leadership, HQ Strategy, and cross-functional teams.
Scope and plan underlying analyses, understand required data, and deliver timely analysis.
Analyze data and translate findings into meaningful, actionable insights and recommendations.
Create business plans for key strategic initiatives, including market attractiveness analyses.
Align processes, resource planning, and department goals with overall strategy.
Support the strategic goal deployment process to ensure execution and realization of strategic objectives by working closely with business units.
Support the analysis and execution of key organic strategic initiatives.
Act as an agent of change by being agile, quickly identifying issues, and driving process improvements.
Prepare annual strategic plan presentations for ITT Leadership and the Board of Directors.
Internally communicate strategic direction and priorities to all internal stakeholders.
Manage the internal M&A pipeline, including identifying, prioritizing, and screening potential targets.
Prepare analysis, valuations, and presentations for senior leadership to evaluate potential deals.
Support due diligence and execution of M&A transactions.