Strategy Manager - Food & Bev

An independent strategy consultancy specialising in the food and consumer sector 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.

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

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

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

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