Manager- Strategy

About Moove

Moove is building the world's largest fleet and best-in-class technologies that power mobility platforms. Its flagship Drive-to-Own (DTO) product democratises access to vehicle ownership with a revolutionary revenue based financing model, enabling underserved mobility entrepreneurs to thrive.

Moove's growth has been fuelled by its global Uber partnership and support of leading investors and lenders, including Uber, Mubadala, BlackRock, MUFG, and many others. With operations now spanning 19 cities across 6 continents - Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East - Moove continues to expand its offerings through strategic acquisitions and partnerships with industry leaders, including Waymo and Uber. Moove is transforming mobility to make it safer, more efficient and accessible to all, while providing economic opportunities and supporting skills development in the mobility sector.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to accelerate Moove towards being a global, fast-growing, and profitable company. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic initiatives that support our growth objectives and market leadership in mobility asset finance. The Manager will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, analyse market trends, and optimize our operational efficiency. To do so, this role will be responsible to define the vehicle and financial product strategy, drive the budgeting and planning cycles, create tools and processes to bring efficiency and effectiveness to Moove's operations, and ensure reliable business reporting, internally and externally.

What You'll be Doing

Strategic Planning & Development

•Lead the development and refinement of the company's long-term strategic plans and annual operating plans.

•Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, threats, and opportunities in the mobility asset finance sector.

•Evaluate potential new business models, product offerings, and market segments.

•Develop robust financial models and projections to support strategic recommendations.

•Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Project Management & Implementation

•Manage the execution of strategic initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.

•Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.

•Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

•Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project delivery.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

•Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

•Analyze performance data and prepare comprehensive reports for management.

•Identify areas for improvement and recommend adjustments to ongoing strategies.

•Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the impact of completed projects.

Product & Investment Modelling

•Build financial models for product lines and scenarios.

•Perform financial analysis for decisions and investments.

•Model financial outcomes of new products.

•Conduct risk assessments on investment opportunities

Stakeholder Engagement

•Collaborate with various departments, including sales, operations, risk, and technology, to ensure strategic alignment and support.

•Build strong relationships with external partners and industry experts.

•Communicate strategic objectives and progress effectively across the organization.

What You will need for this position

•Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

•Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in strategy, business development, investment banking or management consulting, or strategy teams of high growth start-ups preferably within the financial services, fleet or mobility sector.

•Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategic initiatives.

•Experience with financial modelling, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.

•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Sql)

Who You'll Be Working with:

Directly reporting to our Regional Managing Director, and closely working with our Operations Team.

About the team

Our team is collaborative, positive, curious, and engaged. We think fast, work smart, laugh often, and are looking for like-minded people to join us in our mission to disrupt vehicle ownership and make financial freedom within reach.

Moove is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently.

Pre-hiring Notice:
Moove relies on the accuracy of information contained in employment applications, as well as the accuracy of other data presented throughout the hiring process and during employment. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or material omissions in any information or data provided by an applicant may result in the applicant being excluded from further consideration for employment or if an individual has already been hired, termination of employment.

EEO Statement:
Moove is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, political affiliation or any other protected characteristic.

Moove:
Moove is a mobility asset finance company and Uber's preferred fleet partner across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our Vision is to democratize financial services to make our customers more productive and successful. Our Core values are Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Trust and Ownership.