Senior Strategy Manager

Who are we?Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that’s shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets. Despite medical advancements, animal lifespans are on the decline. Today, the average pet only reaches 37% of their full potential lifespan and statistics have shown us that many suffer from dental disease, cancer, and obesity. Simply put, the status quo is not enough.As humans, we’ve experienced firsthand the positive impact fresh wholefoods can have on our health and wellbeing, and we believe our furry friends deserve the same. We're on a mission to do just that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia. As the world’s most sustainable pet wellness company, we’re putting pets and our planet first - one bowl at a time.Today, we are proud to share we’ve served 40 million meals to puppers and their parents across Australia, and this is just the beginning. Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and expand into new markets.Currently, we have a team of 200+ pet-obsessed people and we're continuing to grow (yes, looking at you!). These carefully selected people are dedicated to building the next generation of technology and products to help empower pet parents to take control over their pet’s wellbeing.To date, we have raised over $60M in funding from venture capital investors and pet industry insiders, who believe in our mission and ability to drive change in a stagnant industry, providing nutrition that nourishes puppers from the inside out.Are you ready to shake things up and give pets the life they deserve? Come join our pack!Our MissionThe time we share with our pets is being cut short. Despite medical advancements, they’re getting sicker earlier. They’re dying prematurely. The industry has it backwards - prioritising treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. That’s where we come in.At Lyka, we take a preventative, holistic and personalised approach to pet care. We look at the full picture, factoring in the diet, lifestyle and environment of each individual animal.We don’t stop at symptoms, instead we dig for the root cause. We create nutrition plans unique to each pet, because it’s not just about living longer, but living well too.Our mission is to increase the lifespan of dogs and cats.The OpportunityWe are looking for a Senior Strategy Manger to join us in our mission to change the pet wellness game, and help our furry friends live out their best lives. You will sit in our Strategy team, working collaboratively and cross-functionally on Lyka’s highest priority areas. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future vision for Lyka, and the roadmap to get there.Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the VP of Strategy, and broader leadership team to shape Lyka’s vision and long-term strategy, covering new products, channels, markets, and capabilities, as well as the operational investment required to meet these strategic demands. Help to define the rollout of the Strategic Roadmap process across the organisation.
• Translate company visions and goals to medium-to-long term forecasts, and manage governance process to ensure these are met.
• Lead the Financial Planning and Analysis process, including working cross-functionally to support fundraising processes and M&A activities.
• Input into budgeting process to ensure alignment with medium-to-long term planning, and alignment with overall company vision.
• Lead and mentor the strategy team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Work with the VP of Strategy to plan team capacity, manage cross-functional priorities and expectations.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across the business.
• Work with relevant internal and external stakeholders to define and execute critical projects.
• Live and work in accordance with Lyka's values and principles while at the workplace.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams, with 4+ years professional experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering results.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to breakdown complex problems into addressable pieces, as well as contribute meaningfully on end-to-end topics related to Lyka’s business (e.g. D2C growth, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Collaborative, humble, and eager to learn, naturally able to influence others and to work cross-functionally.
• Doer mindset, eager to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with execution.
• Experience in a high-growth start-up environment a plus.

Benefits

• Lyka is an equal opportunity employer devoted to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity, are devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
• Work in a fast-growing start-up, experiencing what goes behind the scenes to sustain hyper-growth for a start-up with a physical product!
• Growth and Development – Lyka is growing extremely quickly, which means you will have the opportunity to experience different challenges every day and progressively acquire more responsibilities as our facility and team expands. We provide an annual L&D budget for you to continue your personal development.
• Work for a sustainability focused company – we care about the health of our dogs and our planet. We’re proud to be Australia’s only carbon-negative and plastic-negative pet company and we’re always looking at ways for us improve sustainability practices.
• Be part of a diverse top talent team, coming from widely different backgrounds and geographies.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, along side 2 weeks of miscarriage leave in the first twenty weeks. We also offer 18 paid weeks to both primary and secondary carers if you have been at Lyka for over two years.
• Wellbeing assistance & tools to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing so you can do your best work.
• Flexible working: work from where you get your best work done. We have pet-friendly offices and industrial kitchens in Sydney and Melbourne.
• Pupper parent support to care for your furry friends – flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, discounts, and financial allowance for dog training & care to help them live their best life!

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teamsLyka is an equal opportunity employer devoted to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity, are devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.