Manager Strategy & Portfolio (d/f/m) - Henkel Consumer Brands

Consumer Brands Strategy / Business Development Finance Germany, Düsseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia Full Time Regular
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About this Position

As part of the Business Development & Strategy team, you play a central role in shaping and driving the future of Henkel Consumer Brands. You work at the interface of strategy, portfolio steering, M&A and organizational transformation, closely partnering with senior leadership across the business. 

What you´ll do

  • Lead the development, implementation and continuous evolution of the Henkel Consumer Brands portfolio strategy framework
  • Steer and further develop the portfolio strategy, market intelligence and decision-support tool landscape
  • Conduct rigorous internal and external analyses, including scenario modeling, to assess future market, category and business developments
  • Manage and execute high-impact strategic projects, support M&A agenda and drive transformational initiatives
  • Actively support M&A projects across the full lifecycle (strategic rationale, evaluation, integration support)
  • Design and roll out best-practice guidance and strategic standards for change initiatives (e.g. resource allocation, operating model and organizational design)
  • Act as a trusted thought partner to top and senior management on strategy, business development and portfolio decisions
  • Drive greater consistency, efficiency and effectiveness across core processes and organization (operating model)

What makes you a good fit

  • Excellent university degree (Master’s or equivalent), e.g. in Business Administration, Strategy, Economics, Finance or similar
  • 4-5 years of professional experience, preferably in strategy consulting (top-tier or well-regarded strategy/management consultancy), ideally complemented by experience in a corporate or industrial environment
  • Proven track record in structuring complex strategic problems, leading cross-functional project workstreams and delivering tangible impact
  • Strong experience in strategic business processes, project management and the development of analytical and digital decision-support tools
  • Outstanding analytical capabilities, including robust financial modeling skills and advanced MS Excel proficiency
  • Strong business ownership mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on mentality
  • Ability to challenge the status quo, drive change and translate strategy into execution
  • Highly motivated team player with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication skills and storytelling ability, with fluent English language skills 

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
  • MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
  • CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
  • Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 26095142

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Acerca de Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos liderando el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida hoy, así como para las generaciones futuras, a través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sustentables, en nuestros equipos de todo el mundo. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en los negocios industriales y de consumo: nuestro portafolio incluye reconocidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para la ropa, suavizantes de telas, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. 

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FAQ

Sí, solo debes completar tu perfil en nuestro sistema de solicitud en línea y una vez completo, puedes aplicar a varios puestos. 

Sí, por favor. Henkel es una compañía internacional en la que estarás trabajando con personas de todo el mundo y el inglés es el idioma oficial de la compañía. Como norma general, escribe la solicitud en el mismo idioma en el que está escrita la oferta de empleo.  

Cada vacante que abrimos en Henkel es única y encontrar a la persona adecuada es importante tanto para el candidato contratado como para Henkel. Queremos asegurarnos de que tanto el candidato como la compañía, son una buena opción el uno para el otro. Durante todo el proceso proporcionamos un feedback a los candidatos.

Sí, de hecho es una expectativa de Henkel que nuestro personal sea flexible y pueda cambiar de residencia. Esto ayuda a respaldar a la empresa a un nivel más amplio y global.
Nuestra filosofía “Triple two” promueve esta idea permitiendo que trabajes en al menos dos puestos, en dos áreas de negocio distintas y en dos países diferentes. El motivo detrás de esta filosofía es que trabajar en distintos puestos, en distintas unidades de negocio y con diferentes funciones es bueno para el desarrollo de nuestro personal y mejora la idea de Henkel como empresa global.

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