Ref: EM1041
Interim CDO
United Kingdom
The opportunity
Interim CDO – SAAS (Carve Out)
London – hybrid
9-12 months
EM1041
Finatal are working with a PE backed global SAAS business who have recently gone through a carve out project specialising within the ERP environment and are now in the process of leveraging data as a strategic asset in this new phase of their journey. The business has cloud-based infrastructure, enabling clients to access its software solutions from anywhere with an internet connection.
The role
They are looking for an experienced Interim CDO to lead their data strategy and drive the implementation of their data initiatives during this critical time for the business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading data teams and driving data transformation in a complex business environment, with specific experience in managing PE-backed carve-out projects. The business will operate as an independent entity, with its own management team, financials, and strategic objectives. The company will continue to grow its existing customer base, expand its product offerings, and explore new market opportunities as it seeks to build value and achieve long-term success.
The requirements
- Support the development and execution of the 100-day plan for the carve-out project, ensuring data initiatives are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the plan.
- Develop and execute a data strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and ensures data is treated as a strategic asset as opposed to a ‘value add’.
- Lead the implementation of data governance, data quality, and data management practices to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and secure during the transition.
- Work closely with key stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency during the carve-out project.
- Collaborate with the technology team to ensure the data infrastructure is scalable, secure, and capable of supporting the company's data needs during the transition.
- Oversee the migration of data from the parent company's systems to the new company's systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Manage relationships with external data vendors and partners to ensure seamless integration and data exchange during the carve-out project.
- Develop and implement data security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data during the transition.
- Monitor and report on the progress of data initiatives, providing regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
Private Equity Experience is Mandatory.
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