Strategy Manager

Hello! We're Teya. Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance. At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street. We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters. We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us. Become a part of our story. We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Your Mission

The Chief Strategy Office is Teya's engine for deciding where we go next and how we get there. We own the five-year strategic plan, the analysis behind our most important commercial and growth decisions, and the operational groundwork for expanding into new markets. We're hiring a Strategy Manager to be at the centre of that work. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer, you'll own the planning process end to end — building the financial models, running the analysis, and shaping the market assessments that turn Teya's ambitions into clear, executable plans. Working directly with senior leaders, you'll bring both rigour and operational instinct to every piece of work.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Teya's five-year strategic plan, including the financial model, underlying assumptions, and scenario analysis.
• Run the annual strategic planning cycle, translating the long-range plan into annual targets, resourcing, and priorities.
• Lead the analysis behind major strategic decisions and present clear, defensible recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to assess new growth and expansion opportunities, including market sizing and right-to-win assessments.
• Develop operational plans for entering new markets — covering go-to-market approach, org design, cost and headcount planning, and financial projections.
• Partner with leaders across the business to ensure strategic plans are grounded in operational reality and can be executed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or a comparable analytical role — in a management consulting environment or high-growth startup.
• Strong financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and produce rigorous, defensible recommendations.
• Confidence working directly with senior leadership.
• A bias toward operational detail — comfortable taking strategy all the way through to execution.

The Perks

• Flexible working hours, as long as it suits both you and your team.
• Physical and mental health support through our partnership with GymPass, giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, and digital fitness and nutrition apps.
• Extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
• Health and Life Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays).
• Office snacks every day.
• Friendly, comfortable, and informal office environment in Central London.

Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.