Director of Strategy – Software

Job title : Director of Strategy – Software
Location : London
Contact : James Clow
Call : James
Email : email James
Reference : 1702810

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners are excited to be partnered with an investor-backed Software Unicorn which has secured significant funding from some of the world’s leading Private Equity, and Venture Capital funds. The business has a global presence and this role can be based either from London, Madrid, or Oslo. Their investment will help fuel an aggressive push into the US market and further development of new innovative technology, allowing to remain at the forefront of their industry, and drive them toward an eventual, high-profile IPO. They are seeking a Director of Strategy to work closely with the VP Strategic Finance and CFO. You will be a driving force in setting the strategic agenda for the business, provide critical insight into business drivers, work closely with investors, and support on broad corporate development activity including M&A and JV’s. This is a truly unique opportunity to be a part of a new technology unicorn and one of Europe’s most exciting SaaS businesses.

THE ROLE:

  • Provide critical insight into business drivers, financial forecasts, and results

  • Determine where-to-play, how-to-win, expansion plans (geographies etc.) and key initiatives

  • Support wider corporate development activity, including M&A, partnerships, and joint ventures

  • Produce extensive board pack materials to be presented regularly to internal and external stakeholders including current and potential investors

  • Support business top-line and bottom-line growth via strategic and tactical pricing

  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of key business decisions. Contribute to winning key commercial deals

  • Build strong partnerships across the business and develop members of the wider team

  • Produce board pack materials to be presented regularly to key internal and external stakeholders

  • Lead on a various investor relations


THE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5+ years’ experience from a top-tier consulting firm, venture capital / private equity, or investment banking

  • MBA from a leading institution is desirable

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Hands-on attitude/Start-up mentality