Director, Strategy & Business Development (Europe)

Finatal; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal, a global leader in professional information and software solutions, seeks a Director of Strategy & Business Development for Europe to shape growth across the region. You will work with regional leaders and the Global Head of Strategy to drive long-term value creation through both organic and inorganic initiatives.

The role emphasizes evaluating markets, advancing M&A activity, and building partnerships.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years' experience in top-tier Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Corporate Development or related strategic leadership environment
• Proven experience supporting growth strategy, market assessment, commercial strategy or strategic planning initiatives
• Strong analytical and commercial capabilities, with the ability to evaluate markets, competitive dynamics, customer trends and growth opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior executives and business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across complex, matrixed organisations
• Experience preparing executive-level recommendations, board materials and strategic decision-support frameworks
• Bachelor's degree from a leading university required; MBA or relevant advanced degree advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of regional growth strategies and strategic business plans across Europe
• Conduct market, customer, product, pricing and competitive analyses to support strategic decision-making and commercial acceleration initiatives
• Develop recommendations relating to market expansion, portfolio optimisation, monetisation opportunities and adjacent growth areas
• Evaluate build, buy, partner and invest opportunities to support long-term growth objectives
• Support acquisition activity including target screening, investment thesis development, strategic assessment, due diligence and value creation planning
• Identify and assess strategic partnership opportunities across technology, AI, data, product and distribution ecosystems
• Contribute to capital allocation decisions, strategic planning cycles, investment prioritisation and budgeting processes
• Prepare executive-level analyses, recommendations and board materials for senior leadership review and decision-making
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across Strategy, Corporate Development, Product, Pricing and regional business leadership teams to drive strategic alignment and execution

Education

Bachelor's degree from a leading university

MBA or relevant advanced degree advantageous

Job description

Director, Strategy & Business Development (Europe)

Salary | Competitive

Location | Europe

HC16959

Overview

A global leader in professional information, software and workflow solutions is seeking a Director, Strategy & Business Development to support the execution of its European growth agenda. Working closely with regional business leaders and the Global Head of Strategy.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping strategic priorities, evaluating growth opportunities, supporting M&A activity, and advancing strategic partnerships across the region.

This is a highly visible position with significant exposure to senior leadership. The role offers the opportunity to influence key strategic decisions, work across multiple business units and functions, and help drive long-term value creation through both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

Requirements

• 8-12+ years' experience within top-tier Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Corporate Development or a related strategic leadership environment
• Proven experience supporting growth strategy, market assessment, commercial strategy or strategic planning initiatives
• Strong analytical and commercial capabilities, with the ability to evaluate markets, competitive dynamics, customer trends and growth opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior executives and business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across complex, matrixed organisations
• Experience preparing executive-level recommendations, board materials and strategic decision-support frameworks
• Bachelor's degree from a leading university required; MBA or relevant advanced degree advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of regional growth strategies and strategic business plans across Europe
• Conduct market, customer, product, pricing and competitive analyses to support strategic decision-making and commercial acceleration initiatives
• Develop recommendations relating to market expansion, portfolio optimisation, monetisation opportunities and adjacent growth areas
• Evaluate build, buy, partner and invest opportunities to support long-term growth objectives
• Support acquisition activity including target screening, investment thesis development, strategic assessment, due diligence and value creation planning
• Identify and assess strategic partnership opportunities across technology, AI, data, product and distribution ecosystems
• Contribute to capital allocation decisions, strategic planning cycles, investment prioritisation and budgeting processes
• Prepare executive-level analyses, recommendations and board materials for senior leadership review and decision-making
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across Strategy, Corporate Development, Product, Pricing and regional business leadership teams to drive strategic alignment and execution