Business Transformation Leader

About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group is a growing portfolio of vertical market software businesses operating under Valsoft Corp’s decentralized operating model. Fluent partners with mission-critical software companies and supports them with proven best practices across pricing, professional services, R&D, M&A integration, and operational excellence — enabling long-term sustainable growth.

The Role

We are looking for a Business Transformation Leader to spearhead value creation across Fluent Software Group’s growing portfolio. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our post-acquisition strategy, driving integration, accelerating operational excellence, and unlocking the power of AI across newly acquired businesses.

As a hands-on transformation partner to portfolio company leadership teams, you will lead from the front; embedding Valsoft Playbooks across Pricing, Professional Services, and R&D while championing AI enablement within core operating models.

You’ll translate best practices into measurable impact, helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more profitably.

This is a senior, high-visibility opportunity for a bold change leader who thrives in dynamic, founder-led environments. You’ll combine strategic vision with operational execution, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver tangible results in a decentralized setting where ownership and impact go hand in hand.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

M&A Integration & Value Creation
• Lead post-acquisition integration activities, from diligence through execution, ensuring alignment with Fluent and Valsoft best practices
• Partner with executive teams of acquired businesses to translate integration objectives into clear operational priorities
• Establish and continuously improve scalable integration playbooks, checklists, and governance frameworks
• Track, report, and drive key integration KPIs and value creation metrics
• Identify integration risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Act as the central point of coordination between Fluent, Valsoft, and portfolio company stakeholders

AI Infusion & Operational Enablement
• Lead the implementation of AI tools and workflows across portfolio companies
• Work with business leaders to embed AI into standard operating procedures, improving efficiency, decision-making, and scalability
• Ensure AI adoption aligns with Valsoft best practices, focusing on practical, value-driven use cases rather than experimentation for its own sake
• Support change management and adoption to ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes

Valsoft Playbook Implementation
• Drive the rollout and adoption of Valsoft’s Pricing Playbook, including value-based pricing, discount governance, and monetization optimization
• Implement the Professional Services Playbook, improving utilization, delivery margins, and customer outcomes
• Support the adoption of the R&D Playbook, helping teams improve roadmap discipline, prioritization, and development efficiency
• Partner closely with functional leaders to tailor playbooks to each business while maintaining core standards

Financial & Strategic Support
• Conduct financial analysis across P&L, revenue, cost structures, and operational performance
• Build and maintain post-integration forecasts based on diligence findings and transformation initiatives
• Support executive decision-making with clear insights, structured recommendations, and data-driven analysis

What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in business transformation, post-merger integration, consulting, or operational leadership within the software industry
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives across pricing, professional services, product/R&D, or operations
• Strong understanding of SaaS or software business models
• Experience implementing process improvements or digital/AI-enabled transformations
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority
• Comfortable operating in a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership
• Experience working with globally distributed teams

Additional Details
• Work model: Remote, home-based within the UK
• Office presence: Required in the Woking office approximately up to three times per month
• Travel: Regular travel to portfolio companies as required
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
• Language: Fluent English required; additional languages are an asset
• Right to work: Must be legally authorized to work in the UK

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