Strategic Operations Analyst

Strategic Operations Analyst Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid) About Our Client Our client is an exciting, fast-growing technology scale-up that is redefining its industry through innovation, data, and customer-centric solutions. Following a period of significant growth, they are looking to appoint a Strategic Operations Analyst to support their leadership team in driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to join a business where strategy meets execution. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping business decisions, improving operational performance, and helping the organisation scale efficiently. If you're looking for a role that offers visibility, ownership, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a high-growth environment, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role As Strategic Operations Analyst, you'll work cross-functionally with leaders across Commercial, Product, Finance, Customer Success, and Operations to deliver strategic projects that support the company's continued growth. You'll analyse business performance, develop strategic recommendations, optimise operational processes, and help deliver initiatives that improve efficiency and accelerate growth.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or transformation who enjoys solving complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of strategic business initiatives Analyse commercial and operational performance, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency Build business cases, financial models, and executive presentations to support key decision-making Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting for senior leadership Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on operational excellence and scalability Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and commercial assessments Monitor strategic initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered successfully and on time Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend practical, scalable solutions Support annual strategic planning, budgeting, and OKR processes Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive leadership Requirements About You Our client is looking for a highly analytical, commercially minded professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

You'll likely come from a background in: Strategy Consulting Corporate Strategy Business Operations Commercial Strategy Business Transformation Chief of Staff Office Investment or Corporate Finance Requirements 2–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, or a similar analytical role Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience using data to drive business decisions Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline Desirable Experience Experience working within a technology business or high-growth scale-up Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools Financial modelling experience Exposure to process optimisation or operational excellence initiatives Experience working with CRM or business intelligence platforms Confident presenting insights to senior leadership teams Benefits What's on Offer Our client offers the opportunity to join a business where your work will have a direct impact on its future success.

You can expect: A highly visible role working closely with executive leadership Significant ownership and autonomy from day one Exposure to strategic business decisions across multiple functions A collaborative, ambitious, and entrepreneurial culture Competitive salary and performance-related bonus Equity or share option opportunities Flexible hybrid working Comprehensive benefits package Ongoing learning and professional development Clear progression opportunities into Strategic Operations Manager, Corporate Strategy, or Chief of Staff positions Interested?

If you're looking to combine strategic thinking with operational execution in a high-growth environment, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you. Apply today to learn more about our client and how this role could be the next step in your career.