Corporate Strategy Director

Role Overview

The Corporate Strategy Director will play a key role in supporting the planning, analysis, and execution of enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives at Finastra. This senior individual‑contributor role works closely with the CEO, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the Board, focusing on hands‑on execution rather than people management. The director will provide structured problem‑solving, rigorous analytical support, and delivery leadership for cross‑functional initiatives that span multiple business units and functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Finastra’s corporate‑level strategy in collaboration with the CEO and Strategy leadership.
• Provide rigorous analytical and research support across strategic initiatives, including industry and market trends, competitive analysis, and financial modelling.
• Develop business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic decision‑making.
• Work directly with business units and functional teams to define scope, structure workstreams, and drive delivery of cross‑functional initiatives.
• Provide programme support across multiple concurrent initiatives, including timeline management, identification of risks and dependencies, and progress tracking.
• Communicate clear, concise updates and insights to senior stakeholders, including ELT members.
• Support corporate development activity, including strategic fit assessments and early‑stage due diligence.
• Contribute to ESG initiatives as part of the broader corporate strategy, working alongside subject‑matter experts as required.
• Build a strong understanding of Finastra’s products, customers, and strategic priorities.
• Provide bespoke analytical and delivery support for CEO‑level initiatives, board materials, and external stakeholder discussions.

Skills and Experience

• Experience within a top‑tier strategy consulting firm, complemented by broader commercial or industry experience.
• Experience in software and/or financial services environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and work with complex information.
• Proven ability to operate as a senior individual contributor, delivering high‑quality outputs at pace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with credibility at senior and ELT level.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take full ownership of deliverables.
• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused, and resilient in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to ESG topics is helpful, but this is not an ESG specialist or sustainability leadership role.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation based on location and business priorities.
• Hybrid working arrangements with flexible hours.
• Paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Access to confidential one‑on‑one therapy through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and lifestyle benefits.
• Paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• Participation in DE&I groups and inclusive policies.
• Online learning and accredited courses via the Skills & Career Navigator.
• Global recognition program and regular employee surveys.

Legal

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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