Corporate Strategy Manager (Hybrid Role - New York)

OLAPLEX, a category-defining leader in prestige hair care, continuously seeks talented individuals to join in our mission to transform foundational hair health and deliver great hair days today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

As the original bond builder, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates the bonds within our teams. OLAPLEX elevates individuals from all backgrounds with the belief that together we can unlock the full potential of science to extend the health, life, and beauty of hair for all.

OLAPLEX is seeking a passionate, data-driven Manager to join our Strategy function. Reporting to the Senior Director, and in close partnership with the CFO, SVP of Transformation and Business Planning, and cross-functional teams (Innovation / Product Development, Finance, Marketing, Sales, etc.), you will be an integral part of how we empower the organization to make better, data-driven decisions.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced team in an exciting, high-growth environment. You are a self-starter who is excited about solving problems through analytics – not just executing the analysis, but also drafting the analytical plan to answer critical questions about the beauty market, our business, and our global customers.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning & Modeling: 

• Develop robust financial and operational models to support long-range planning, margin management, and understand the business impact of new initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to help build and prioritize company objectives, ensuring alignment with broader strategic initiatives 

Data Analytics & Insights:

• Design, conduct, and interpret financial and sales analytics, drawing insights to answer business questions around current performance 
• Analyze KPIs to track progress toward company objectives and determine new strategic objectives
• Build and maintain domain expertise in relevant data sets and tools, thinking strategically about what critical data needs to be captured

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication:

• Participate actively in problem-solving with the team to make recommendations across the business 
• Translate initiatives into presentations for cross-functional partners and senior management to facilitate decision-making 
• Support board materials and executive presentations with clear, data-driven insights 
• Collaborate with senior Olaplex leadership to deliver necessary insights
• Coach junior colleagues on analyzing data and pressure-testing insights

• 3+ years pre-MBA, or 1+ year post-MBA experience in investment banking, private equity, FP&A, or management consulting 
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, a quantitative field, or equivalent experience required, MBA a plus 
• Superior analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Strong financial acumen alongside strong Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and creative thinking
• Strong communicator, both oral and written, with strong PowerPoint skills
• Self-motivation, entrepreneurial spirit, and comfort with ambiguity
• Must possess a balanced ego as well as a collaborative and partnership-minded working style 

Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the consumer industry is preferred, with a passion for beauty being a must!

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

The annual base pay for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

• Competitive compensation 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options 
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for non-birthing new parents
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you! 
• Our culture has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our Bond Builder DEI committee to play a role celebrating DEI at OLAPLEX 
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount 

Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.