Unit4
Strategy Manager
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Company Description
Meet Unit4. With over 40 years of heritage, we’re an agile, fast-growing, Cloud company that is on a mission to redefine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for mid-market people-centric organisations.
With our innovative, self-driving, adaptive, and intuitive software, our customers can spend more time on meaningful high-value work.
At the heart of what we do lies a simple yet profound purpose: Improve how people work by focusing on what truly matters - a powerful statement that enables different priorities for different people.
We’re shaping how work should feel, and we empower our people by providing them with the right tools to achieve the autonomy they need - it's what makes us unique.
Job Description
You will play a key role in the work that directly informs Unit4's long-term strategy, collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the organisation.
You’ll engage with both internal and external stakeholders, contribute to high-profile projects, and support decision-making at the highest level.
The right candidate is a strategic thinker who brings strong analytical rigour, a point of view, and the ability to operate independently on complex workstreams in a fast-moving environment.
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
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 the 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 distill 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
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Additional Information
We are a people-first community that nurtures all the areas that surround your working experience. With us, you’ll be surrounded by a high-performance team that supports your authentic self and celebrates your uniqueness.
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We believe that ‘How work should feel’ is an evolving statement. Work goes beyond tasks and everyday responsibilities it’s about feeling valued, empowered, promoted, impactful, seen, and appreciated.
We are reimagining how work makes people feel.
What we offer
- A culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact
- Balance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits
- Growth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work
- Talented colleagues, role models, and mentors - work, learn, and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
- A commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme
- A safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all.
Our commitment to equity
Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity, visit our blogs:
- Our focus to DEI remains central to who we are
- Inclusive hiring at Unit4: Building equal opportunities for all
Background check
This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification, and work history. No worries – we'll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your information safe. Questions? Feel free to reach out!
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