Strategic Initiatives Analyst, Office of the CEO

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner that designs, builds, and delivers innovative products for market-leading brands. The Strategic Initiatives Analyst will support the Office of the CEO by researching markets and competitors, developing analyses and financial models, and synthesizing insights into clear materials for senior leadership. The role also involves responding to strategic research requests and using AI-enabled tools to analyze large volumes of information.

What you'll do:

• Monitor competitor announcements, earnings calls, investor days, and industry news, and flag what senior leadership needs to know
• Build and maintain the competitive fact base, including competitor profiles, financial and product trackers, and market data
• Pull and synthesize data from third-party research, financial filings, and industry sources to answer specific research questions
• Turn analysis into clear briefs, charts, and slides that surface key insights for leadership
• Support market sizing and financial models by developing the underlying data and assumptions
• Respond to quick-turn research requests from senior stakeholders and business partners, often on short timelines
• Use AI-enabled research tools to work through large volumes of source material and surface what matters
• Document sources and methods so findings can be traced, reviewed, and reused

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or quantitative discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent practical experience
• 1 year of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, equity research, consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a related analytical field, including internship experience
• Experience with quantitative analysis in Excel
• 3 years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, equity research, consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy
• Experience researching companies and industries using financial filings, third-party research, and industry sources
• Experience supporting financial models by developing underlying data and assumptions
• Experience building briefs, charts, and slides for leadership audiences
• Experience using AI-enabled research tools
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to summarize findings clearly and manage multiple requests on short timelines

Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement