Strategy and Planning Analyst (m/f)

Strategy and Planning Analyst (m/f)

We are currently seeking a Strategy and Planning Analyst to join our dynamic team in Zagreb, Croatia!

The Strategy and Planning Analyst will support global and regional strategic initiatives, including the preparation of global QBR presentations and management of headcount, capex, and fixed cost reporting. This role partners with the global strategy team and regional stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination.

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Prepare global QBR presentations and reports
• Lead the preparation and analysis of headcount, capex, and fixed cost tables
• Conduct market research and analysis to provide insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to gather and analyze data
• Support the development and implementation of global strategic plans and initiatives
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Ensure the smooth operation of the company by effectively supporting management standards, operating models, coordinating projects and meetings, and facilitating communication across various teams
• Align and coordinate strategy tasks (regional and global)
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of regional and global reports (MBR, QBR)
• Lead meetings and discussions with various regions and local departments, focusing on specific problems and improvements
• Provide expert support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes
• Maintain a strong focus on the execution of short-term results while moving toward the long-term vision
• Nurture a culture of continuous improvement, best practice sharing, and process standardization

Qualifications:

• Master degree in Economics, Business, or related field
• Engineering background combined with MBA is a plus
• 6+ years of experience in strategy, planning, consulting, or business analysis
• Worked in an international and culturally diverse organization is a plus
• English minimum B2 level

Technical/Hard Skills:

• Advanced Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, macros, complex formulas)
• PowerPoint (executive-level presentations, data storytelling)
• Financial modeling and analysis (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis)
• Market research and competitive analysis methodologies
• Data visualization (Power BI, dashboards, KPI reporting) is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Stakeholder management (ability to influence and align diverse teams)
• Cross-cultural communication (experience working across multiple regions and time zones)
• Strategic thinking (connecting operational data to long-term business objectives)
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Project coordination and prioritization
• Executive communication (ability to synthesize complex information for C-suite audiences)

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

What do we offer?

• Access to internal training and external development opportunities
• Coverage of public transportation costs
• UNIQA supplementary health insurance for added security
• Special occasion bonuses (Easter, Christmas, performance-based rewards, and child-related bonuses)
• Free annual health check-up to support your well-being (Croatia Osiguranje)
• Opportunity to sign up for a Multisport card for an active lifestyle
• Fresh fruit delivered 2 times per week for a healthy start to the week
• Referral bonuses as a thank-you for helping us grow our team
• Financial support for new parents with a non-taxable baby bonus
• Assistance in difficult times with a non-taxable allowance for the loss of an immediate family member
• Professional development through mentorship and training
• International teams and dynamic environment
• Contribution to projects of high technical complexity with modern technical challenges
• Full creative and professional freedom
• Flexible working hours
• Positive, casual, friendly, team-based working atmosphere
• Focus on competence development

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let’s start drafting your future career into a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development