Head of Group Strategy & Transformation - Embracer Group
Qtym AB / Organisationsutvecklarjobb / Karlstad
2025-01-13
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hela Sverige Embracer Group is a global publicly traded group of entrepreneur-driven companies in the gaming and entertainment industry. Headquartered in Karlstad, Embracer Group engages over 8,000 employees in more than 40 countries and has a history of both organic and acquired growth. In April, Embracer announced its intention to transform into three independent publicly listed companies on Nasdaq Stockholm. Together, we are now building Embracer for the future, founded on our values of trust, long-term perspective, and embracing diverse viewpoints.
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Group Strategy & Transformation who will play a crucial role in leading the development and execution of the company's transformation strategy. This role serves as a key strategic advisor to the executive leadership, providing insights, data-driven recommendations, and thought leadership that influence long-term planning and high-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of the company's transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and sustainable growth.
• Serve as a key strategic advisor to the executive leadership, providing forward-looking insights, data-driven recommendations, and thought leadership that influence long-term planning and high-level decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with regional and operational management, providing guidance and strategic input to ensure business plans are effectively translated into actionable initiatives at all levels of the organization.
• Lead high-impact projects aimed at reshaping the company's business model, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing the financial structure to enable adaptability in an evolving market landscape.
• Foster a strong partnership between corporate leadership and regional teams, ensuring alignment on strategic priorities and helping regional leaders navigate operational challenges and opportunities.
• Support organizational restructuring and process improvements to enhance agility and competitiveness in response to market disruptions, industry trends, and internal efficiencies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across departments to ensure that transformative initiatives deliver tangible value and measurable outcomes that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Identify and leverage growth opportunities, new business models, and innovative solutions to enhance business performance and support the company's long-term vision.
• Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and strong stakeholder engagement through consistent communication and proactive management of resistance to change.
• Support the CFO in the efficient functioning of the CFO Office and coordination with the Executive Management Team.
Requirements:
• 15+ years of work experience including significant experience in the video game industry, board game industry, or similar fields consumer or entertainment fields.
• Experience working for an international corporation and managing multiple international languages. Experience working in one or more foreign countries is an advantage.
• Combined experience from both large listed companies as well as smaller entrepreneur-led organization is strongly desired.
• Proven track record of leading transformation initiatives and managing M&A activities, capital markets transactions or similar complex strategic projects.
• Deep understanding of the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, financial integration, and post-acquisition follow-up.
• Strong skills in managing complex, cross-functional transformation projects with a clear focus on outcomes and efficiency.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, valuation, and transaction-related accounting issues. Internationally recognized professional accreditation such as Chartered Accountant, CPA or CFA is a strong advantage.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in business processes and propose strategic solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with senior leadership, operational teams, and external advisors.
• Proven experience working in both senior Group level roles as well as local operational roles is essential.
• Ability to navigate a dynamic business environment, handling changing priorities and expectations while maintaining high performance.
• Given the international nature of the role, native level fluency in English is required with additional European languages being an advantage.
Other: This role requires active collaboration across multiple teams, including close work with the CFO Office, operational finance teams, regional managers, senior leadership, and cross-functional departments. The role also involves partnering with external financial advisors, auditors, and other relevant consultants as needed during M&A and transformation projects.
Location: Full-time from Stockholm or Karlstad
Working Language: English
Start Date: As agreed upon
International Applicants Welcome: We are committed to supporting international applicants and offer comprehensive relocation support. This includes assistance with obtaining work permits, visa applications, and other necessary documentation to ensure a smooth transition. Our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way as you relocate to join our dynamic team in Stockholm or Karlstad.
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