Strategic Planning Manager/ **.

Our client is a leading provider of software and services to a select group of public and private sector markets. Through a strategy of acquisition and development, they build industry-specific software businesses which provide mission-critical solutions to customers in over 100 countries. With a proven track record of continued growth, they are establishing a broad portfolio of software businesses to provide customers and shareholders with exceptional returns.

The role is open due to growth/promotion, and acts as a right-hand to the divisional President. It is a strategically focused role, including;

• Identifying business opportunities,
• Executing strategic roadmaps and,
• Driving organic growth initiatives for the business.

This role is designed to help develop an understanding of best practice framework for investing with a view to deployment to a Senior level role in Operations or M&A. Duties and responsibilities include leading initiatives and special projects, financial analysis and financial modelling for quarterly business reviews, improving financial and operational performance and M&A activities including exposure to the entire software acquisition cycle, ranging from evaluation of acquisition opportunities, financial modelling, and due diligence.

The successful candidate will have 4-6 years of progressive experience in a top tier consulting firm, M&A function, investment banking , or private equity firm combined with a CFA, CPA or MBA. The role offers an opportunity to work with a high performing team with excellent opportunities for growth, good work life balance and a hybrid WFH model.