Business Transformation Lead - M&A

Software International; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Transformation Lead to drive strategic growth within its portfolios. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software management, from strategic planning to execution. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, you will conduct market assessments, analyze industry trends, and synthesize insights to inform executive decision-making. This exciting full-time opportunity features a hybrid work environment, allowing for both remote work and occasional travel. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for driving innovation, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management consulting or corporate strategy, ideally in software.
• Strong skills in strategic thinking and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market assessments and synthesize insights for strategic decisions.
• Develop reports and dashboards for executive-level presentations.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Data Visualization

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business

Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Philosophy

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the job Business Transformation Lead - M&A

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Transformation Lead - M&A for our global IT M&A client in the Toronto area.

Role: Business Transformation Lead - M&A

Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000 depending on overall experience + bonus + benefits + other great company perks. OTEs for this role are about 160-180k total comp.

Location: Remote - Toronto area, Canada

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership team members across the organization, managing diverse projects spanning various areas, including:

Market Assessment and Analysis: Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.

Competitive Landscape Assessment: Synthesize competitor data to provide strategic insights based on market research and industry reports.

Reporting and Dashboarding: Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.

Standardization of Critical KPIs: Recommend, design and implement a standardized set of KPIs to help evaluate key metrics across the portfolio of businesses. Develop reusable data assets/processes and guide management teams of portfolio companies on how to maintain data ecosystems, understand key metrics, and interpret results.

Industry Trends and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, analyzing data to provide actionable business insights.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.
• Promote thought leadership by developing reusable data assets.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy development.
• Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields.
• 5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a similar analytical role, with a background in the software industry being advantageous.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• High-level of competency in data visualization tools (Power BI is a plus) and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for effective reporting.
• Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level.
• Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.
• Excellent project management skills, communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for continuous learning, and creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (<10% of the time).

This exciting full-time opportunity awaits you at our headquarters, offering a hybrid work environment that includes occasional travel and remote work. If you are a proactive individual who excels in synthesizing trends, presenting to executives, and driving strategic growth, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our innovative team.