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Mid Level Strategist for Brand (Business Analyst/Brand Strategist)Location: Sydney (Hybrid)Type: 6 month Maternity Leave ContractReporting to: Head of Brand and Group Account DirectorAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Strategist with minimum 5 years experience who can support of Head of Brand in analysing business strategy for brand clients, and in support of Group Account Director to manage client relationships and accounts.Ideally, you have experience of working in both management consulting and agency. You are passionate about working with clients to create brands that solve business challenges. You use a strategic, data-driven approach that addresses whole of business operations, and know that great client relationships are built on clear communication and scopes, efficient timelines and budget management. This is a role for someone who brings the analytical rigour of consulting together with deep understanding of the creative agency.Business Analyst dutiesYou will play a pivotal role in analysing business performance to identify opportunity using a strategic choices framework. You consider markets, segments, portfolio and proposition to make high-level economic, capability, technology and operational recommendations. Your insights will directly contribute to shaping actionable strategic recommendations presented to senior stakeholders.You have analytical skills with proficiency in financial modelling, business case development, and scenario analysis. You can distil complex data into clear strategic insights and recommendations. You have excellent communication skills with experience preparing executive-level deliverables (briefings, slide decks, reports). You are comfortable working in cross-functional and ambiguous environments, advocating for data-driven decisions.You will play a vital role in supporting the GAD through outstanding client service, with proposal development and team and budget management to drive results for clients, creative excellence, and profitability that delivers on Frost*collective''s values. You will deliver outstanding service to clients, including ensuring that solutions are effective, and the experience is exceptional.You are proactive around efficient processes and quality project delivery, including managing budgets and timelines, ensuring execution of agreed project plans, paying strong attention to detail throughout the process. You can work across several projects, ensuring profitability to plan. You can liaise with client and internal teams ensuring project deliverables are in scope and budget, and manage great relationships.ExperienceYou have minimum 5 years experience in a consulting and/or agency environment. You have strong quantitative.About usFrost*collective is an internationally acclaimed strategic creative studio. We solve problems with big ideas designed for real impact. Frost* is led by CEO, Vince Frost and the agency was established in 2004 when Vince made the move from London to Sydney. As a certified B Corp, we work with brands to design better for people, communities and the planet. Our collective of designers, strategists, writers and thinkers collaborate on projects that are shaping our world. Helping businesses find their purpose, big cities find their story, people find their way. Put simply we transform brands, places and spaces for good. For more information on our business please visit www.frostcollective.com.auOUR PURPOSETo design a better world.OUR VALUESThink bigWe believe there''s a unique idea inside every opportunity. A single, simple thought that sparks big potential. Because finding an idea brings clarity to the chaos.Make it workWe''re never happy settling for the easy answer we push for the most effective one. The one that shifts the dial, meets the challenge, makes things better. In short design that doesn''t just look good, but does something.Do it for goodWe care deeply. Not just about the success of our partners (that''s a given), but about a positive outcome for everyone. We see creativity as a powerful way to shape the kind of future our world needs.Application processWe will be using a two-step process to vet applications. The first is through LinkedIn Recruiter. If your answers meet our criteria, you will receive an email directing you to the second step which is to complete a Microsoft form.This process is pre-determined and direct approaches will not be considered. If your application has not successfully progressed, we thank you for your interest. We encourage you to follow us on LinkedIn, to keep an eye out for other roles.Experience & Background5+ years'' experience across consulting, strategy or agencyExperience in creative, brand or marketing environmentProven delivery of strategic and analytical workStrong financial and commercial experienceManagement consulting backgroundExperience in agency financial modelsNew business / pitching exposureWhat We''re Looking ForA strategic thinker first and foremostCommercially literate and disciplinedSolutions-orientedCalm, credible and persuasiveCurious and improvement-focusedWhy Join UsYou''ll shape how strategy, commercial intelligence and relationship management is practiced across the agency. You''ll influence leadership decisions, client outcomes and long-term performance. This is a meaningful role for someone who wants to elevate capability and impact.Contract terms are 6 months with the potential to migrate to full time. #J-18808-Ljbffr