Job description
What we believe
In the past two years, more than a trillion dollars have been invested in software companies at record prices. And in many cases, the underlying tech is the greatest enabler to the business strategy. But has the approach to govern technology value creation caught up to the magnitude of the risk?
We believe a better way is possible – a more programmatic, proactive approach to actively manage technology throughout the investment lifecycle – and that’s what we do.
Our role
We know that technology can create truly transformative change, and its role in business is only growing. Crosslake is here to support the changemakers and help them buy, build and run better technology.
What we value
You could be a good fit for Crosslake if you see yourself reflected in our guiding values:
Service. We effect change by empowering others.
Curiosity. We believe great advice starts with deep understanding.
Credibility. Our expertise is earned and proven.
Commitment. It’s our privilege to serve clients in their critical moments.
Creativity. We are inspired by the constant pursuit of better.
Overview
This role is an addition to Crosslake’s team of practitioners serving our clients with their investments and acquisitions. The objective of this role is to enhance our analytical capabilities and enrich our deliverables with quantified evidence of financial and operating performance. This role is intended to become an integral part of our teams working client engagements and interact extensively with various Crosslake teams and clients.
Role responsibilities
- Business and Financial Analytics: Analysis of P&L and other financial statements to evaluate
Companies spend on R&D, hosting, labor
Revenue composition and trends, and margin trends
- Organizational Analytics
Analyze org structure and census to profile the organization by roles, geo footprint, compensation, tenure, attrition
- Operational analytics:
Analyze key performance indicators and metrics related to key processes for a software / tech company – such as product development predictability, productivity, quality
- Perform relevant benchmarking for categories above
- Participate in sessions with clients to request the necessary data and conduct necessary interviews
- Develop presentations depicting the analysis results
- Collaborate with other team members to integrate the analysis into the overall deliverables
- Identify and design new value-added types of quantified analytics relevant to Crosslake’s core services
- Identify and develop new sources for benchmarking
- Collaborate with project Leads and Managing Directors on scoping and estimating the more complicated / bespoke analytical scenarios
- Oversee and coordinate practitioners’ assignment to projects
- Act as a “safety” net for issues resolution
- Participate in the recruiting process for new team members
Requirements
- Expert level Excel capabilities
- Strong Analytical mindset
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and make data-driven decisions.
- Comfortable presenting data and insights in a clear, structured way for different audiences.
- The ability to build Powerpoint charts/stories to technical and non-technical audiences
- Understanding of software industry and financials and operations of a software company
- Understanding of Mergers & Acquisitions process (Preferred but not required)
- A degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience with software / tech company (finance, operations or R&D functions) or consulting firm
- Team management experience
- Ability to design and operationalize new services
