Strategy and Corporate Development Manager
Job Summary
The BlackLine Strategy & Corporate Development team works closely with the Executive Team to define the strategic direction of the company, lead deep-dive analysis on critical "needle-moving" topics, lead M&A execution, and manage communication with the Board of Directors. This is a small, nimble team with high visibility in the company and direct ownership and accountability of topics. The Manager of Strategy & Corporate Development will either lead or assist in all aspects of potential M&A transactions - strategy formation, developing business cases, deal execution, and integration.
Roles and Responsibility (list in order of importance)
- Function as team member in a variety of strategy and corporate development projects, including emerging business opportunities, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
- Lead research and analysis for key strategic areas through multiple sources - industry and market information, customer and partner interviews, 3rd party research, etc.
- Provide actionable strategy recommendations based on your analysis, present findings to senior management, and assist in preparing documentation for Board of Directors
- Support business units with strategy development and execution
- Thoroughly map out and continuously monitor BlackLine's strategic landscape in various sectors
- Support the financial and strategic evaluation of corporate development opportunities
- Analyze company financial statements, organizational design and basic technology stacks
- Conduct strategic fit and business opportunity analyses
- Serve as key team member and lead note taker for all phases of M&A discussions
Required Qualifications
Years of Experience in Related Field:
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 2-4 years of experience as an analyst/associate in a corporate development department, investment bank or a venture capital firm, with an emphasis on the software space
- Experience managing M&A transactions, and the supporting process and documentation
- Strong analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation, and broad quantitative analyses and familiarity with accounting & key operational metrics
- Strong knowledge of PowerPoint, with ability to produce and present clear reports and presentations
- Highly collaborative – Strong interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships, as evidenced by a track record of teamwork in cross-functional teams
- Communication – possesses strong writing and verbal presentation skills
#LI-NS1
#LI-REMOTE