Head of Strategy

Stoix | B Corp; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking strategic firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Strategy & Business Development professional. This role involves collaborating with leadership to shape growth strategies, identifying new revenue opportunities, and developing acquisition plans. Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess strong communication skills, experience in financial modelling, and a passion for M&A. This position embodies an opportunity to influence business strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial modelling and competitive analysis.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Prior involvement in M&A landscaping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape the growth strategy.
• Drive strategic planning to identify revenue growth opportunities.
• Evaluate new revenue streams and opportunities.
• Develop innovative strategies and acquisition plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical problem-solving

Data-oriented

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, engineering, or related field

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

Overview

We seek a highly motivated Strategy & Business Development professional to play a pivotal role in expanding our business in Europe and Asia. You will significantly impact our growth trajectory by setting strategic directions, uncovering new markets, evaluating acquisition opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape the organic and inorganic growth strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Drive strategic planning, identifying short and long-term revenue growth opportunities (3-5 years).
• Evaluate new revenue streams and opportunities, and embed these within the organisation.
• Proactively develop innovative strategies and acquisition plans to ensure profitable growth and competitive differentiation.
• Conduct detailed analysis and due diligence for potential acquisition targets, strategic partnerships, and new business ventures.
• Actively engage in industry events and forums to advance our organisation's position as a market leader and expert.
• Present strategic recommendations and actionable insights to executive leadership and the board.

Who You Are

• Action‑Oriented Curiosity: You consistently deliver results, embrace challenges, and seek out new growth opportunities.
• Collaborative: You value diverse perspectives and actively engage colleagues to achieve outstanding results.

Are you energised by shaping a company's future through strategic acquisitions and partnerships? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in dynamic, growth‑oriented environments? If you are driven by the prospect of influencing business strategy, evaluating critical trade‑offs, and guiding organisational growth, we want to connect with you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, engineering, or a related field. Masters degree or MBA is a plus.
• Data‑oriented; experience with financial modelling and competitive analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Proven ability in critical problem‑solving.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Prior involvement in M&A landscaping is preferred.

We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace for our clients that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.