Divisional Business Strategy Advisor

3 weeks ago


København, Denmark Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH Full time
Divisional Business Strategy Advisor

Location: Copenhagen

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: 3 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: November 13, 2024 (12 days left to apply)

About The Job

In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Food & Water Division at Alfa Laval. Your key responsibilities include developing and formulating strategic directions for the division, and ensuring alignment with the latest business environments, geopolitical trends, and emerging opportunities across different industries. You will be responsible for proposing strategies that enhance our competitive positioning and growth, both for individual industries and the division.

You will work closely with our Business Units to support them in developing and formulating the strategies to capitalize on the major transformations happening in the Food, Water, and Pharmaceutical production industry. This role requires close collaboration with the industry groups within the Food & Water division and the Group Corporate Development organization, where you will support and contribute to identifying acquisition opportunities that align with our strategic goals. As part of your responsibilities, you will conduct comprehensive situational analyses, helping the division navigate complex business landscapes and make informed decisions for the future.

In this position, you will report directly to the President of Food & Water, Sammy Hulpiau, and be a member of the Food & Water Management team. We would prefer a candidate that could work out of our office in Copenhagen, but we are open to the possibility that it could be one of our other offices around the world. There will be an expected travel commitment of approximately 90 to 110 days per year.

What You Know

  • A university degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Finance.
  • Proven experience in strategy development, formulation of strategies, and guiding business development implementation processes.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to deeply analyze market and business data in combination with the capability of shaping a holistic view.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational design to match future strategy implementation.
  • Experience and capability of building external networks, with customers, industry forums, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and executing M&A opportunities.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience working in a global business environment, with a track record of leading transformations and adopting a global mindset.
  • Strong awareness of global market trends and geopolitical developments, and their impact on business strategy.

About You

You are a dynamic and self-motivated individual with a strong drive to achieve results and make an impact. Your positive attitude allows you to approach challenges with enthusiasm, always seeking ways to improve and deliver outstanding outcomes. You possess excellent business acumen, enabling you to understand the bigger picture and make informed decisions that align with organizational goals. Your ability to build and maintain strong networks makes you an effective influencer, allowing you to collaborate across teams and engage stakeholders. Always striving for success, you are driven by a passion for continuous learning and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

For more information, please contact:

Pernilla Südow-Gustafsson, VP HR Food & Water Division, on

Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on

Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than the 12th of November 2024.

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email; they will be deleted due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We look forward to hearing from you soon

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