Job Title:  Strategy and Transformation senior manager

About the role:

As a Strategy and Transformation Senior Manager and become an integral part of our Strategy and Transformation Business Unit based in vibrant Amsterdam. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development and execution of strategic initiatives that propel our 3-to-5-year group plan, aligning closely with the team and collaborating across departments including Marketing, Finance, Operations, and regional teams. Your expertise will be key in delivering sophisticated financial models and comprehensive business cases that translate complex strategies into clear, actionable plans.

This position demands not only advanced financial skills such as sales forecasting, P&L modeling, and margin analysis but also a capacity for structured problem-solving and a collaborative mindset. You will take the lead in infusing rigor, insight, and execution discipline throughout our strategy function, thereby underpinning critical business decisions with solid data and robust frameworks.

As a thought leader within our team, you will champion cross-functional dialogue, ensuring that strategic ambitions are both realistically anchored and ambitious, fostering continuous improvement and transformative growth across the organization.

The impact you’ll make:

Lead Strategic & Financial Leadership: You will guide the creation and refinement of sales forecasts and dynamic P&L scenario models, employing sensitivity analysis to uncover new value-creation avenues and provide strategic recommendations during our annual planning cycles.

Comprehensive Business Case Ownership: Your role encompasses end-to-end development of business cases for growth strategies, capital investments, and transformational projects. Collaborate seamlessly with Finance and subject matter experts to validate assumptions, ensuring confident, data-backed strategic choices presented with sophisticated models including Free Cash Flow projections, Return on Investment calculations, payback periods, and Internal Rate of Return analyses.

Cross-Departmental Synergy: Facilitate impactful collaborations across multiple functions, orchestrating structured workshops and teamwork to define profitable strategic initiatives with measurable benefits, driving alignment and collective ownership.

Executive Communication Excellence: Prepare and deliver crisp, insight-driven presentations tailored for shareholders, Executive Leadership Teams, and senior stakeholders. Translate complex analytics into compelling narratives supported by rigorous data integrity and cohesive messaging.

Transformation and Performance Oversight: Join our value delivery office in tracking the implementation progress of strategic priorities. Develop, maintain, and refine key performance indicator dashboards, conduct variance analyses, identify implementation risks, and propose viable mitigation strategies.

Strategic Investment and M&A Evaluation: Support the scouting, preliminary assessment, and detailed valuation of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments. Evaluate revenue streams, margins, synergy potential, and leverage various valuation methodologies such as discounted cash flows, comparable companies, and precedent transactions to guide investment decisions.

The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

• At least 7 years of proven expertise in Strategy, Corporate Development, or Business Transformation with a track record of driving impactful change
• Significant experience blending top-tier management consulting (minimum 3 to 5 years preferred) with hands-on industry involvement in Strategy, Corporate Development, or Financial Planning & Analysis
• Advanced financial modeling skills with profound understanding of P&L mechanics and commercial levers; strong proficiency in Excel modeling discipline is essential
• Demonstrated capability in developing persuasive, data-rich business cases tailored for senior leadership and critical decision-making
• Exceptional structured thinking and hypothesis-driven problem-solving approach that facilitates innovative yet pragmatic solutions
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially in crafting professional, polished PowerPoint presentations that convey complex analyses clearly and effectively
• Advanced interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, comfortable influencing and collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or equivalent advanced qualification is strongly preferred to complement your strategic insight and business acumen
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts in an accessible and persuasive manner
• Fluency in English and ability to work within a diverse and inclusive multinational team

What we’ll give you in return:

• Competitive international base salary benchmarked against industry standards to recognize your expertise and contributions
• Performance-based Annual Incentive Program designed to reward ambition, excellence, and measurable achievements
• Comprehensive pension scheme featuring above-average company contributions, supporting your long-term financial security
• Flexible work arrangements including allowances for remote work setup, commuting, and phone expenses to facilitate your daily productivity
• Balanced hybrid work model emphasizing in-office collaboration while providing freedom to work remotely according to team dynamics and personal circumstances
• Opportunities to work from abroad up to 30 days per year, fostering work-life balance and cultural enrichment
• Structured and inclusive holiday policy encompassing additional care days, enhanced parental leave options, and the ability to purchase extra leave days annually
• Access to a Bicycle Plan enabling selection of company bicycles for commuting, complemented with necessary accessories and insurance
• Health and wellness benefits including discounts on insurance plans and gym memberships to support your overall well-being
• Exclusive product discounts on all Versuni and Philips brand products, enriching your personal and professional life
• A vibrant, accessible, and modern office environment in Amsterdam with excellent lunch options, fostering a welcoming and engaging workplace atmosphere
• A high-growth, supportive environment offering extensive learning opportunities and clear career progression paths beyond your initial role
• A culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, nurturing a family spirit that celebrates our international community as a competitive advantage

Ready to make an impact?

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking company that transforms ordinary homes into extraordinary living experiences? At Versuni, we take pride in our commitment to innovation and quality, crafting products from revolutionary air fryers to premium coffee makers that enhance daily life worldwide. Join our expansive and passionate team of over 6,000 professionals dedicated to shaping the future of home living.

As a Strategy and Transformation Senior Manager, you will have a tangible impact on business trajectory, working with iconic brands and contributing to ambitious growth plans. We value your expertise, creativity, and drive to excel and invite you to bring your talents to an inspiring, inclusive workplace.

If you're eager to make a difference, develop your career in an international setting, and thrive in an empowering environment, Versuni is the place for you. We look forward to welcoming you aboard and embarking on this transformative journey together.