Strategy Manager, Africa

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,5 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

About the Strategy Manager, Africa role

The Strategy Manager, Africa role, works with the Stategy Director, Africa and other key stakeholders to shape the long-term strategy of GBfoods Africa and develop initiatives and measures to realize these goals.  

The role is based in Accra - Ghana with relocation support provided.

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Strategy & Transformation Director Africa, you will

• Support on the definition of the GBfoods Africa Strategic Plans
• Drive business transformation, including management of projects and strategic support on key projects.
• Manage key governance / routines of the company: Africa Management Team,
• Work directly with Senior members of the organization, providing advisory and analytical support.
• Scout the market for merger and acquisition ( M & A) opportunities support with due diligence and post integration activities.
• Play a pivotal role to drive the Sustainability Agenda across Africa, working with multiple stakeholders to achieve our targes.
• Contribute ti executive and board level reporting.
• Available to travel regionally (at least 20% of the time).

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.