Transformation & Strategy Director, Henderson Group | Belfast, Northern Ireland
hace 1 día
Belfast
Join Henderson Group as a Transformation & Strategy Director!\n Berwick Partners is thrilled to partner with Henderson Group in the search for a Transformation & Strategy Director. This is your chance to be part of one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most successful privately-owned businesses, with a diverse portfolio spanning wholesale, retail, foodservice, technology, and property. \n Under long-term family ownership, Henderson Group has consistently reinvested in its people, infrastructure, stores, and technology, creating a stable and resilient business poised for continued growth. Now, they are looking for a visionary leader to enhance their transformation journey. The Role\n As the Transformation & Strategy Director, you will report directly to the CFO and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Henderson Group. Your mission will be to: \n\n • Develop and implement a multi-year Group strategy that aligns with the company’s vision.\n, • Lead long-range planning, forecasting, and strategic insights to drive informed decision-making.\n, • Enhance the established Group PMO to strengthen value-based prioritization, governance, and benefits realization.\n, • Identify growth, diversification, and acquisition opportunities to propel the business forward.\n, • Develop compelling investment propositions and support capital allocation decisions.\n, • Oversee business transformation, organizational change, innovation, data, and analytics.\n, • Deliver measurable revenue growth, cost savings, and profit improvements.\nThe Person\n This role is ideal for an accomplished Strategy Director, Transformation Director, or Corporate Development Director with a proven track record in complex, multi-brand organizations. You will bring: \n\n • Senior leadership experience in strategy, transformation, value creation, or corporate development.\n, • A history of developing and executing strategy within a multi-brand or diversified organization.\n, • Experience in delivering enterprise transformation and measurable commercial benefits.\n, • Exposure to investment appraisal, capital allocation, M&A, or post-acquisition integration.\n, • Strong financial literacy and commercial judgment.\n, • The credibility to influence shareholders, Boards, and senior business leaders.\n, • A collaborative, engaging, and constructively challenging leadership style.\n\n Relevant experience may come from sectors such as retail, wholesale, FMCG, consumer goods, foodservice, or distribution. Candidates from private equity-backed businesses and leading advisory firms are also encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate practical delivery experience within an operating business. The Opportunity\n This is a rare chance to help shape the future direction of a successful, stable, and growing family-owned Group. Henderson has laid strong foundations in transformation, program governance, automation, and business engagement. In this role, you will have significant influence and visibility, with the opportunity to: \n\n • Build on existing foundations and establish a new Group strategy capability.\n, • Ensure future investments and transformations deliver measurable commercial value.\nLocation & Remuneration\n Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland \n Remuneration: Competitive base salary, plus car allowance, performance-related bonus, pension, private healthcare, and executive benefits. \n Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a lasting impact? Join Henderson Group and help shape their future!