Strategy & Corporate Development Director

at  HRM Recruitment Limited

Our client is the market leader in its sector in Ireland. Through robust innovation and deep supply chain integration, they are committed to delivering to their customers and building on the success of their strategic and sustainability priorities, as well as creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
As a result of the continued growth of the business and the succession requirement following a recent promotion, the business now seeks to appoint a Strategy & Corporate Development Director to their rapidly expanding business. The central purpose of this role will be to be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and execution of strategic initiatives to drive long-term growth and competitive advantage for the business. This represents a unique opportunity to drive the strategy and corporate development agenda working closely with key stakeholders within the Senior Leadership Team, Executive Committee and the Board.

THE PERSON

To be considered for this Strategy & Corporate Development Director, you will need to be an agile and commercially strategic leader capable of putting shape to the future of the business. Further to this, you would need to have a depth of corporate finance and/or Private Equity experience, ideally having run complex international transactions. You will also need to be highly versatile and capable of dealing with a diverse range of senior stakeholders and comfortable acting autonomously across all levels.
Suitable candidates would need to be highly versatile and capable of dealing with a diverse range of senior stakeholders and comfortable acting autonomously across all levels.

Specifically, we are looking for high achievers with the following experience and competencies:

• Proven experience in strategic finance, corporate development, and M&A.
• Strong leadership and partnership-building skills, with experience collaborating with public and private sector stakeholders.
• Experience in market analysis, financial planning, and corporate strategy.
• Knowledge of digital transformation strategies and tools.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.
• Ability to oversee complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in financial modelling and valuation techniques
• You will hold a finance qualification either as a Qualified Accounting Professional (ACA/ACCA) or as a Chartered Finance Analyst (CFA) ideally.

• Strategic Leadership:
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, business development, market research, and identification of new business growth opportunities.
• Oversee the development and updates of the company’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall vision and mission.
• Develop in-depth integrated strategy and financial plans for ExCo and Board review.
• Lead the organisation’s progress on strategic priorities to ensure alignment with long-term business objectives.
• Business Development and Market Analysis:
• Identify new business opportunities, markets, and potential corporate partnerships to drive revenue growth.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to inform financial and strategic decision-making.
• Change Management:
• Lead change management initiatives associated with large-scale corporate projects and organisational transformations.
• Ensure changes are effectively communicated and implemented across the company to promote understanding and engagement at all levels.
• Collaboration with Leadership:
• Work closely with ExCo and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the successful execution and implementation of strategic initiatives