Strategic Planning Manager/ C.O.S.

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 Vice President. It is a strategically focused role, including; Business and acquisition integration 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 integration 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.