Head of Strategy & Corporate Development
Head of Strategy & Corporate Development
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Founder @Rocketsuite Executive Search | Accounting & Finance Headhunters across IRELAND | US | Qualified Accountant | nicholas@rocketsuite.io
EXCITING NEW ROLE: HEAD OF STRATEGY AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT | Co.Kerry | Financial Services | RETAINED SEARCH
Reports to: CEO
Overview:
Rocketsuite is proud to partner on a retained basis with a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services company based in Killarney, Co. Kerry, in the search for a Head of Strategy and Corporate Development.
This is an exciting, newly created role opportunity to join the senior leadership team of one of Ireland’s fastest-growing non-bank lenders. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Strategy and Corporate Development will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s next phase of growth, shaping strategic direction, identifying new market opportunities, and building meaningful commercial partnerships.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving business growth and development at a senior level, underpinned by expertise in commercial operations, people leadership, systems and process optimisation, management accounting, numerical analysis, and strategic decision-making.
While a financial services background is preferred, they are open to candidates from other sectors who can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of business metrics, systems, and strategic planning.
Why this role
Exceptional and Rare Leadership Opportunity in Kerry
Play a Pivotal Role on the Senior Leadership Team
Drive and Shape the Strategic Direction of the Business
High-Growth Environment with a Clear Pathway to CEO Within 2–3 Years
Role:
* Provide support and leadership to the senior management team and all aspects of the business.
* Assist with the development of the company’s sales-growth, development and M&A plans.
* Preparation of internal sales and strategy in association with the board and senior management team.
* Develop the broader team, oversee and evolve the debt-funding requirements for the firm.
* Manage and oversee other projects as allocated across the business as part of the continuous improvement program, including the utilisation of technology and financial systems to streamline business processes and give further enhancement to customer service while maintaining an effective control framework.
* Assisting with the assessment of business development opportunities within the firm.
* Liaising as required with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
* Ensuring compliance with financial procedures and appropriate accounting standards.
Candidate:
* Excellent business development and leadership skills and track record.
* Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable track record in commercial/finance projects.
* Demonstrable experience working in a complex environment with a record of success.
* Demonstrated ability to work within a team that operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Ability to produce insightful reports and disseminate key information to support decision-making.
* Demonstrable track record of implementing change through technology.
If you're interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to reach out via LinkedIn or email: nicholas@rocketsuite.io
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning
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