Head of Strategy & Growth

Job Details

Head of Strategy & Growth

JAB Recruitment is currently looking to source the Head of Strategy & Growth on behalf of our Operator client, located in Aberdeen. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Role Overview

The Head of Strategy & Growth is 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.

Working closely with the CFO and Executive Committee, the role brings analytical rigour, strategic insight, and cross-functional influence to support the organisation in achieving its financial and operational ambitions.

Success in the Role

Success in this role will be demonstrated by:

• The organisation maintaining a basin-leading position as a safe, trusted, and thriving business

• Improved resource maturation supporting near-, medium-, and long-term growth

• Balance sheet strength enabling ongoing distributions to investors

• Strong organic growth underpinning future inorganic growth opportunities

• A proactive approach to managing market exposure

Key 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 periodic reviews of the organisation’s perspective on market fundamentals and assumptions

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, KPIs, and execution roadmaps

• Partner with Business and Finance to assess strategic opportunity spaces and value creation potential

Business Development & Growth Initiatives

• Develop and drive the organisation’s business development strategy

• Source, evaluate, and structure strategic partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures

• Lead and progress business development opportunities in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and external advisors

• Work with Finance to build market assessments, business cases, and financial models that support strategic objectives

Strategic Insights & Analytics

• Lead market, competitor, and customer analysis to inform strategic priorities

• Strengthen the strategic and macro-economic understanding of the Board of Directors and Leadership teams

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

• Act as a key thought partner to the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership team

• Drive alignment across production, operations, and finance to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives

• Manage cross-functional strategic projects, ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, and intended outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–15+ years’ experience in strategy, corporate development, business development, management consulting, investment banking, or related disciplines

• Proven track record of leading strategic planning processes and growth initiatives

• Experience working within or closely alongside a CFO organisation is strongly preferred

• Prior involvement in M&A activities, including opportunity sourcing, due diligence, and integration, is advantageous

Skills & Capabilities

• Exceptional strategic thinking with strong financial and analytical acumen

• Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate effectively at Executive and Board level

• Strong project management capability with proven cross-functional leadership skills

• Highly collaborative, with sound commercial judgement and the ability to influence without formal authority

Personal Attributes

• High integrity with a strong ownership mentality

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

• Forward-thinking, innovative, and confident in constructively challenging the status quo

• Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills

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