AGR are working closely with our Aberdeen-based client to recruit a Head of Strategy & Growth on a permanent basis.
About the Role:
The Head of Strategy & Growth will serve as a critical strategic leader within the CFO organisation. This role is responsible for shaping enterprise strategy, evaluating long-term growth opportunities, driving strategic initiatives, and leading corporate development activities such as partnerships, market expansion, and M&A assessments. Partnering closely with the CFO and executive committee, this leader will bring analytical rigor, strategic insight, and cross-functional influence to help the company achieve its financial and operational ambitions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution
* Lead the annual and multi-year strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and priorities.
* Identify long-term trends, scenario plans, and emerging opportunities to guide investment and resource allocation.
* Lead the periodic review of Adura’s perspective on market fundamentals and assumptions.
* Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, KPIs, and execution roadmaps.
* Partner with both Business and Finance to assess strategic opportunity space and value creation potential.
Business Development & Growth Initiatives
* Develop and drive the company’s business development strategy.
* Source, evaluate, and structure strategic partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures.
* Lead and drive BD opportunities in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
* Work with Finance to build market assessments, business cases and models for BD opportunities that support strategy.
Strategic Insights & Analytics
* Lead market, competitor, and customer analysis to inform strategic priorities.
* Strengthen the knowledge and capabilities of Board of Directors and Leadership teams on strategic and macro economical context.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
* Serve as a key thought partner to the CFO, CEO, and senior executives.
* Drive alignment across production, operations, and finance to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
* Manage cross-functional strategic projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and outcomes are achieved.
Work Experience/ Qualifications:
* 10–15+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, business development, management consulting, investment banking, or related fields.
* Proven track record leading strategic planning processes and growth initiatives.
* Experience working with or within a CFO organisation is a strong advantage.
* Prior involvement in M&A (sourcing, diligence, integration) preferred.
Skills & Capabilities:
* Exceptional strategic thinking with strong financial and analytical acumen.
* Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly at the executive and board level.
* Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
* Highly collaborative with strong business judgment and an ability to influence without authority.
* High integrity and strong ownership mentality.
* Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
* Forward-thinking, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo.
* Executive presence and excellent communication skills.
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