New Business Expert

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We embrace inclusion in our various policies, so whilst our contracts state that the hours are as required to fulfil the role with a minimum of 35 hours per week, we offer flexibility for when you work. The regular office hours are 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday with a half hour lunch break & 08:00 – 13:00 on a Friday. However, we offer flexibility of when you work with our daily flex-time start of between 07:00 and 11:00 providing that there is no business requirement.

Whilst there is no contractual right to work from home, the flexibility we offer is that you can request to work from home 2 days per week, again providing there is no business requirement to attend the office.

Role:
The Business Transformation Office (BTO) will oversee the approach towards delivering ‘New Business’ in the region. We are looking for a proactive New Business Expert to support the evaluation and delivery of high potential initiatives / new business opportunities in the Region.

This role requires an individual with experience and expertise in strategy, market and customer analysis, and data-driven decision-making. You’ll contribute to strategic decisions that shape the future of the business in adjacent and emerging sectors, playing a key role in identifying, researching, and analysing potential markets, products, partnerships, or investments to support wider growth goals. Furthermore, you will need to play a key role in the initial implementation of any new business activity.

Main Responsibilities:

Conduct market sensing to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and market opportunities.

Evaluate the financial and strategic viability of new business opportunities (e.g., product launches, new business models, partnerships, acquisitions).

Build financial models and 3–5 year business cases to evaluate ROI, scalability, and strategic fit of new initiatives, supporting go/no-go decisions. Simulate 3–5 year cash flow statements based on given assumptions.

Prepare various scenarios based on given assumptions such as turnover, rate of acquisition of new customers, one-off or recurring revenues, and any other relevant factors.

Propose and present recommendations to senior management.

Collect and analyse internal and external data to identify growth opportunities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess operational, technical, and market feasibility.

Prepare clear and persuasive presentations for senior leadership evaluation.

Track and monitor performance of pilot programs or newly launched initiatives and develop an approach for scaling and wider implementation.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Required

‘New business’ mindset: the ability to move fast, learn, and evolve.

Experience in market analysis, strategic planning, or financial modelling.

Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.

Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to operate in an international environment.

Ability to think strategically while also being hands-on with data and activities.

Entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity for emerging trends and markets.

Capacity to use Power BI or any similar AI tool would be a plus.

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