Director of Strategy and Operations

Tracera; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Strategy and Operations to drive analytics, optimize internal processes, and support leadership in strategic initiatives. This role involves acting as a thought partner to the CEO and CTO, ensuring the organization is set up for sustainable scaling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting or strategic operations within a high-growth SaaS environment, with exceptional analytical and communication skills. Join this innovative firm to play a critical role in shaping operational success and driving executive-level strategy.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in consulting or strategic operations in a high-growth B2B SaaS startup.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought partner to the CEO, providing data-driven insights.
• Optimize internal operations and processes for sustainable scaling.
• Lead analytics and reporting, ensuring key business metrics are tracked.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

5–7+ years in consulting or strategic operations

Job description

Role: Director of Strategy and Operations

Location: London

About Us

Tracera is a rapidly scaling SaaS company in the ESG and sustainability space, helping businesses streamline data collection and navigate complex regulatory requirements. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Director of Strategy & Operations to ensure seamless internal operations, oversee finance and people functions, drive analytics and reporting, and act as a strategic partner to the CEO and CTO.

Role Overview

The Director of Strategy & Operations will be responsible for building scalable processes, overseeing G&A functions (Finance, HR, Investor Relations), driving analytics and reporting, and supporting the leadership team in executing strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for a former consultant with experience supporting Series A startups in optimizing operations, structuring for scale, and driving strategic projects.

You will act as a force multiplier for the CEO and CTO, ensuring leadership has the data, insights, and operational support needed to make informed decisions and scale the business effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Decision Support

• Act as a thought partner to the CEO, providing data-driven insights to guide business strategy and resource allocation.
• Aggregate internal and external insights to inform decision-making on growth, efficiency, and operational improvements.
• Lead analytics and reporting, ensuring key business metrics are tracked, analyzed, and communicated to leadership and investors.
• Identify and evaluate strategic alliances, supporting partnership negotiations that align with Tracera’s growth strategy.
• Own and drive CEO strategic projects, ensuring execution across cross-functional initiatives.

Operations & Organizational Scaling

• Optimize internal operations and processes, ensuring the company is set up for sustainable scaling.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and accounts receivable/payable (AR/AP) in collaboration with Finance.
• Manage people operations (HR, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and company culture initiatives).
• Implement operational systems and processes to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and execution across teams.
• Serve as a cross-functional connector, ensuring seamless coordination across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and Finance.
• Lead investor relations and reporting, ensuring leadership and investors have clear visibility into company performance.
• Support the CEO in fundraising efforts, preparing investor materials, financial models, and due diligence documentation.
• Ensure operational and financial transparency to support investor confidence and long-term strategic planning.
• Be a force multiplier for the CEO and CTO, ensuring leadership’s strategic priorities are well-executed across the organization.
• Drive cross-functional execution on high-impact initiatives, removing bottlenecks and ensuring alignment on key objectives.
• Provide structured frameworks and data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in consulting (e.g., Bain, McKinsey, BCG) or strategic operations roles in a high-growth B2B SaaS startup.
• Experience overseeing financial operations, investor reporting, HR/people operations, and internal business processes in a scaling company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proven ability to structure and optimize internal operations, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—proactive, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with leadership, investors, and external partners.

Why Join Us?

At Tracera, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s operational and strategic success, working closely with the CEO and CTO. If you thrive in building structure, optimizing operations, and driving executive-level strategy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Application Process

If you are a strategic, execution-focused leader looking to scale a high-growth SaaS company, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries
• Climate Data and Analytics