Strategy Analyst

Methode Electronics • Southfield, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Strategy Analyst to support the development and execution of our global growth strategy. This role will leverage market research, competitive intelligence, financial modeling, and data analytics to identify growth opportunities, evaluate strategic investments, and provide actionable insights that inform business decisions. Working cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and regional business leaders, the Strategy Analyst will transform complex internal and external data into clear recommendations that strengthen competitive positioning, drive profitable growth, and support long-term strategic objectives across the automotive and mobility landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Analytics, Consulting, Finance, Market Research, or a similar analytical role.
• Experience in performing market analysis, competitive intelligence, financial modeling, and business case development.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and investment evaluation.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including financial modeling, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics and visualization tools is a plus.
• Automotive, mobility, manufacturing, or technology industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and analyze automotive market, customer, and industry data to identify trends, growth opportunities, market attractiveness, and strategic implications. Support development of "Where to Play" and "How to Win" recommendations across products, technologies, and end markets.
• Monitor competitor activities, including product launches, technology developments, partnerships, and financial performance. Maintain competitive intelligence dashboards and provide insights on market positioning and emerging industry dynamics.
• Build and maintain financial models to support market sizing, forecasting, profitability analysis, cost-benefit assessments, investment evaluations, and strategic business cases.
• Transform complex internal and external datasets into actionable insights through quantitative analysis, dashboard development, and performance reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, reports, visualizations, and recommendations that effectively communicate findings, opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc research on automotive and mobility trends, including electrification, autonomous driving, connected vehicles, software-defined vehicles, and other disruptive technologies. Support strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off benefits
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage
• Valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level