carwow is hiring a
Strategy Associate, United Kingdom

Summary

The job is for a Corporate Development Strategy Associate at Carwow Group, a fast-growing automotive company with multiple brands across Europe. The role involves developing and implementing strategies to drive long-term growth, conducting M&A activities, financial analysis, and strategic research.

Requirements

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse complex data and synthesise insights
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and proposing effective solutions
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives
• Project Management: Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the corporate development and M&A strategy
• Conduct target screening and build financial models for business cases
• Lead commercial due diligence, assessing market dynamics and growth potential
• Coordinate the M&A process, both pre-deal and post-deal integration
• Support the implementation and refinement of the new capital allocation framework by collaborating with finance and business units to assess investment opportunities
• Monitor and report on capital allocation decisions
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable quarterly objectives
• Coach teams on developing high-quality, aligned OKRs
• Identify and map dependencies across teams and initiatives
• Monitor OKR progress, identify risks, and propose adjustments
• Assist in preparing comprehensive board decks and investor materials
• Ensure accuracy and relevance of information through thorough research and analysis
• Conduct strategic analysis and market research to identify trends and opportunities
• Provide insights and recommendations based on industry data and financial performance
• Present findings and updates to key senior stakeholders
• Stay informed about industry best practices in corporate development and strategic planning
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the strategy team
• Enhance corporate development processes, frameworks, and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate development, strategy, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field
• Prior experience in M&A processes, including due diligence, financial modelling, and post-merger integration

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali
• Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement
• Share options - when we thrive, so do you!
• Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers
• Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind
• Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
• Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays
• 3-5 years of annual leave
• Option to work from abroad for a month
• Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
• Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
• The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents
• Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking about
• Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft
• Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for
• Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money