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The BU Operations Lead plays a strategic role in steering the Controllership Business Unit towards it's goals. This person will maintain a strong focus on achieving operational excellence and aligning with the organization's broader objectives. Through matrixed leadership, the BU Operations lead motivates teams and functions, guiding them through challenges while maintaining a clear vision for the future of the BU.

As the Business Unit Operations Leader, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across one of the fastest-growing and most complex Business Units at insightsoftware. The Controllership BU serves customers globally in areas such as Close & Consolidation, Tax, Disclosure Management, Equity Management, and ESG. This role offers the opportunity to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including Directors, VPs, and SVPs aligned with the Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Partner closely with the Business Unit GM to develop and implement strategic business plans to ensure the growth and sustainability of the Business Unit. Collaborate with leaders to understand organizational goals and provide insights and recommendations based on research and analysis
• Goal Setting and Implementation: In close partnership with GM, assist in setting vision, strategy, and goals for large-scale initiatives. Work with teams to implement strategies and measure progress.
• Risk Evaluation: Evaluate risk factors when making critical business decisions; identify potential challenges and propose solutions.
• Representation and Collaboration: Represent the BU in meetings, facilitate cross-functional collaboration with other BUs and departments to leverage synergies and optimize overall company performance.
• Communication and Follow-Up: Serve as a liaison between different departments, ensuring effective communication and follow-up on action items
• Project Management: Support special projects and initiatives under the guidance of the BU GM. Monitor project progress, tack milestones, and provide updates.
• Meeting Coordination: Plan and coordinate strategic meetings; ensure they remain focused and productive. Prepare meeting materials and follow-up on action points.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Use data to analyze trends, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.
• M&A Integration: Assist in managing M&A acquisition calendar and action items, value creation plans, and integration activities

• 5+ years working in a SaaS-based software business in an operating or functional role, leading and influencing teams that do not report directly to you.
• 3+ years of functional experience in growth-oriented roles, being of product, GTM, or customer success.
• Sharp attention to detail, presentation, and financials.
• Prior consulting experience is a plus.
• Experience working with Agile methodology.
• P/L savvy; looking at growth, innovation, and retention.
• Strong organizational skills; methods, consistency, repeatability
• Proven ability to drive decision-making and conflict resolution as required.
• Owner mindset: ability to drive respective change across teams with influence and followership
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong experience with various tools, such as Excel, BI reporting, Jira, Confluence, SFDC, and Smatsheets.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and navigate complex decision-making.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

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** At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the country where the position is located. **

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