Value Creation Director

About the Company

Our client is a global software company, already a market leader and set for exciting growth. You will be joining a winning team in a dynamic, high-growth, enterprise SaaS/AI company.

The company has an ambitious growth strategy, with M&A playing a key role in its long-term value creation.

About the Role

We are hiring a Value Creation Director for the company's M&A organization. This is a high-impact position working with senior leadership across the acquisition lifecycle, from pre-deal assessment through post-acquisition integration, value creation and performance.

You will combine outstanding analytical capability with strong commercial instincts, intellectual curiosity and the ability to operate at pace. You will be comfortable working with senior executives, challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities and translating complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.

This role requires the ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking, detailed analysis and hands-on engagement.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Deal Evaluation

• Work across the M&A team to assess potential opportunities, including commercial attractiveness, financial performance, growth potential and strategic fit.
• Develop and challenge investment theses, identifying the principal drivers of value creation and potential risks.
• Analyse business models, competitive positioning, market dynamics and operational performance.

Post-Acquisition Value Creation

• Develop and execute value creation plans for acquired businesses.
• Work with leadership to identify and prioritise opportunities across revenue growth, pricing, margins, operational efficiency.
• Establish clear performance targets, ownership and delivery milestones.

Strategic and Commercial Value Creation

• Identify opportunities to enhance enterprise value through growth, commercial optimisation and operational improvements.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives, including new markets, product investment, partnerships and potential bolt-on acquisitions.
• Benchmark against relevant software industry peers and best practices.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for a successful background in either Corporate Development (high-performing M&A professionals from acquisitive software or technology businesses), or from Investment Banking, Private Equity, Big Four, or Strategy Consulting.

• Exceptional intellectual and analytical ability, with the capacity to rapidly understand complex businesses and commercial issues.
• Outstanding financial acumen, including financial modelling, valuation, business performance analysis and investment evaluation.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to identify the key drivers of business performance and enterprise value.
• High levels of energy, ambition, ownership and personal drive.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, demanding and entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with senior executives and investors.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities and working independently.