Summary: The Interim Director of Corporate Strategy will play a crucial role in defining and executing the corporate growth plans of a leading organization, focusing specifically on corporate-level strategic planning. This position requires a high-caliber individual with a strong strategic background to engage with senior stakeholders and drive initiatives that align with long-term business objectives. The role is particularly challenging to fill due to the specific expertise required in corporate strategy rather than commercial or transformational strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading corporate strategy development, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s long-term objectives.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders across finance, executive leadership, and corporate teams to drive strategic initiatives.
• Structuring and executing business strategy projects, including organisational expansion, restructuring, and corporate development.
• Working closely with finance teams to assess business performance and strategic opportunities.
• Providing insight into industry trends, competitive positioning, and corporate growth strategies.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in a Corporate Strategy role at Director or Senior Manager level.
• Strong background in corporate strategy within large, complex organisations (ideally across multiple industries, including large corporates, telecoms, or financial services).
• Potentially a finance qualification (CFA, ACA, CIMA, or MBA preferred) to support strategic financial decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational restructuring, M&A, and strategic planning.
• Must be able to work at pace in an interim capacity, providing immediate strategic impact.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills at C-suite level.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Reading

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other