Business Transformation Leader

Valsoft Corporation; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Business Transformation Leader to drive integration and operational excellence within its portfolio. This pivotal role requires expertise in post-merger integration and business transformation, alongside a strong understanding of SaaS models. The position is remote, requiring occasional presence in the Woking office. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management skills and financial acumen, fostering AI-enabled transformations to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business transformation within the software industry.
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-acquisition integration activities ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Implement AI tools and workflows across portfolio companies.
• Conduct financial analysis across P&L and operational performance.

Skills

Business transformation

Post-merger integration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group is a growing portfolio of vertical market software businesses operating under Valsoft Corp’s decentralized operating model. Fluent partners with mission‑critical software companies and supports them with proven best practices across pricing, professional services, R&D, M&A integration, and operational excellence — enabling long‑term sustainable growth.

The Role

We are looking for a Business Transformation Leader to spearhead value creation across Fluent Software Group’s growing portfolio. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our post‑acquisition strategy, driving integration, accelerating operational excellence, and unlocking the power of AI across newly acquired businesses.

As a hands‑on transformation partner to portfolio company leadership teams, you will lead from the front; embedding Valsoft Playbooks across Pricing, Professional Services, and R&D while championing AI enablement within core operating models.

You’ll translate best practices into measurable impact, helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more profitably.

This is a senior, high‑visibility opportunity for a bold change leader who thrives in dynamic, founder‑led environments. You’ll combine strategic vision with operational execution, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, and deliver tangible results in a decentralized setting where ownership and impact go hand in hand.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

M&A Integration & Value Creation

• Lead post‑acquisition integration activities, from diligence through execution, ensuring alignment with Fluent and Valsoft best practices
• Partner with executive teams of acquired businesses to translate integration objectives into clear operational priorities
• Establish and continuously improve scalable integration playbooks, checklists, and governance frameworks
• Track, report, and drive key integration KPIs and value creation metrics
• Identify integration risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Act as the central point of coordination between Fluent, Valsoft, and portfolio company stakeholders

AI Infusion & Operational Enablement

• Lead the implementation of AI tools and workflows across portfolio companies
• Work with business leaders to embed AI into standard operating procedures, improving efficiency, decision‑making, and scalability
• Ensure AI adoption aligns with Valsoft best practices, focusing on practical, value‑driven use cases rather than experimentation for its own sake
• Support change management and adoption to ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes

Valsoft Playbook Implementation

• Drive the rollout and adoption of Valsoft’s Pricing Playbook, including value‑based pricing, discount governance, and monetization optimization
• Implement the Professional Services Playbook, improving utilization, delivery margins, and customer outcomes
• Support the adoption of the R&D Playbook, helping teams improve roadmap discipline, prioritization, and development efficiency
• Partner closely with functional leaders to tailor playbooks to each business while maintaining core standards

Financial & Strategic Support

• Conduct financial analysis across P&L, revenue, cost structures, and operational performance
• Build and maintain post‑integration forecasts based on diligence findings and transformation initiatives
• Support executive decision‑making with clear insights, structured recommendations, and data‑driven analysis

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business transformation, post‑merger integration, consulting, or operational leadership within the software industry
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional initiatives across pricing, professional services, product/R&D, or operations
• Strong understanding of SaaS or software business models
• Experience implementing process improvements or digital/AI‑enabled transformations
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority
• Comfortable operating in a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership
• Experience working with globally distributed teams

Additional Details

• Work model: Remote, home‑based within the UK
• Office presence: Required in the Woking office approximately up to three times per month
• Travel: Regular travel to portfolio companies as required
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
• Language: Fluent English required; additional languages are an asset
• Right to work: Must be legally authorized to work in the UK