Strategy Manager - Food & Bev

Strategy Manager

Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence (Food & Consumer)

Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 + 35% Bonus

Location: London (Hybrid)

An independent strategy consultancy specialising in the food and consumer sectors is looking to hire a Strategy Manager to lead high-impact strategy engagements and commercial due diligence projects for private equity and corporate clients.

This firm is known for combining deep sector expertise with a people-first culture, offering exposure to complex, senior-level work without the long hours and burnout often associated with larger consultancies.

As a Strategy Manager, you will take a leadership role across projects, working directly with Partners and clients while guiding analysts and consultants through complex commercial questions across the food value chain.

What You’ll Be Doing

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• Leading commercial and operational due diligence for private equity transactions
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• Managing end-to-end strategy engagements across growth strategy, market entry, and value creation
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• Structuring complex problems and guiding teams through market analysis, customer segmentation, and competitive assessments
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• Overseeing market modelling, commercial analysis, and financial scenario testing
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• Synthesising insights into clear, compelling strategic recommendations for investment committees and boards
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• Managing project teams and supporting the development of Analysts and Consultants
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• Building trusted relationships with private equity and corporate clients
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What They’re Looking For

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• 6–9 years’ experience in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, or transaction advisory
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• Strong experience leading CDD projects or strategic engagements within Food/Consumer Industry
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• Excellent analytical, modelling, and problem-structuring capabililities
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• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and deliver client-facing workstreams
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• Interest in food, consumer, or FMCG sectors
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• A clear, structured communicator who can translate complex analysis into strategic insight
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• Someone who thrives in collaborative, high-performance environments without aggressive internal competition
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Why This Role Stands out

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• People-centred culture with a genuine focus on sustainability and long-term development
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• More balanced working hours than many tier-one consultancies
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• Significant exposure to private equity investors and senior stakeholders
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• Flat structure with real responsibility and visibility at senior levels
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• A strong track record of internal progression into Director-level roles
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Package Details

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• £90,000 – £100,000 base
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• 35% performance-related bonus
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• Hybrid working
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• Supportive, low-ego team culture
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Contact - Carl Costigan