Own strategic finance across an automotive software portfolio, including forecasting, KPI reporting, operating models, scenario planning, capital allocation, and CEO decision support. Lead acquisition modeling, diligence, synergy analysis, integration planning, financing considerations, and post-close value creation. Partner with portfolio company leaders, prepare board and investor materials, establish finance standards, and provide clear recommendations on growth, margins, retention, cash conversion, and operating performance.

The Investments Lead will source, evaluate software acquisition opportunities, and manage the investment lifecycle from diligence to deal closing, while building sourcing processes and developing team staff.

Build and lead a centralized IT function across a holding company and portfolio. Run acquisition IT workstreams and create a Day 1-100 integration playbook. Select and operate identity and access systems, build joiner/mover/leaver processes, maintain living inventory of tools/accounts/licenses, manage MSP relationships and vendor contracts, and connect back-end systems to the cross-portfolio data platform while engaging business stakeholders.