Strategy Manager: Growth, Insights & Exec Alignment

Unit4; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working opportunities

Flexible leave policy

Growth opportunities

Mentors and role models

Sustainability initiatives

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Unit4 is seeking a strategic analytics professional to help shape long-term strategy. You will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the organisation, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to high-profile projects.

The role demands rigorous analytical thinking, independent work on complex workstreams, and the ability to translate findings into Board-ready recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 - 6 years in an analytical or strategy-focused role (such as strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking or similar); candidates with technology/software experience preferred; experience in a PE-backed or adjacent environment preferred
• Excel & PowerPoint skills: Strong Excel modelling, with ability to define and execute key analyses with minimal supervision. Financial and commercial modelling capability preferred (e.g. market sizing, business case development and related analytical methods). Proficient in PowerPoint; experience building executive-level presentations and data visualisations preferred
• Analytical skills: Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with a proven ability to conduct financial and strategic analysis and distil findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Communication skills: Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner; able to present findings clearly to senior audiences
• Project management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork & collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, build stakeholder relationships and manage inputs from multiple parties
• Results orientation: Results-driven and detail-oriented, with a track record of delivering high-quality work products on time
• Adaptability: Fast learner; able to thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility in response to changing priorities and circumstances
• Motivation: Curious, goal-oriented, high-agency self-starter; takes initiative and drives towards outcomes
• AI fluency: Demonstrated use of AI tools to accelerate research, conduct analysis, draft documents, and sense-check outputs - with sound judgement on when and how to apply them

Responsibilities

• Strategic Analysis & Output: Own defined analytical and research workstreams; structure findings, pressure-test logic, and translate analysis into clear recommendations and Board-ready materials; deliver with a clear point of view and limited oversight; support the preparation of other strategy and communications materials as required
• Strategic Portfolio Monitoring: Track progress against the company's strategic priorities; synthesise performance data into clear reporting for senior audiences; support the annual company-wide objective-setting process and quarterly performance reporting
• Competitive & Market Intelligence: Maintain a standing view of industry, competitive, and regulatory dynamics across Unit4's markets and develop a point of view on implications for Unit4
• Office of the CEO support: Contribute to broader Office of the CEO workstreams and priorities as required

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint presentations

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Project management

AI literacy

Job description

Unit4 is seeking a strategic analytics professional to help shape long-term strategy. You will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the organisation, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to high-profile projects.

The role demands rigorous analytical thinking, independent work on complex workstreams, and the ability to translate findings into Board-ready recommendations.