Head of Strategy and Investments
Baku Steel Company is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to head the Strategy and Investments function. The role is responsible for developing the corporate strategy, overseeing investment planning, driving the implementation of strategic initiatives, and ensuring effective performance monitoring. The position plays a key role in enabling data-driven, well-informed decisions aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning, Initiative Implementation & Monitoring
Lead the development and periodic updates of BSC’s corporate strategy.
Ensure structured and timely implementation of approved strategic initiatives.
Monitor progress and performance of initiatives, identifying and reporting deviations.
Conduct strategic assessments of markets, competitors, technologies, and improvement opportunities.
Investment Planning & Evaluation
Oversee the preparation and evaluation of investment proposals.
Guide feasibility studies and ensure quality and accuracy before submission.
Collaborate with financial institutions, suppliers, and technical partners to gather inputs for feasibility analyses and financing options.
Monitor the performance of major approved investments.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Production, Procurement, and other functions to validate insights and analyses.
Ensure that strategic priorities are aligned with budgeting and annual planning cycles.
Reporting & Governance
Maintain structured documentation, templates, and workflows for strategic processes.
Prepare regular reports on strategic initiatives, progress, and investment performance for senior management.
