Business Unit Leader

Job Description:Business Unit Leader - Flui Technologies UK Within Flui Technologies we are all about progression and constantly challenging and developing ourselves as individuals and as a company. We have been providing business critical solutions to customers in the utilities sector for over 20 years. We deliver scalable and reliable transactional, data handling and analytics solutions.As a company we are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations such that we are first choice for continuing to provide services to them in the long term.We champion Growth from Within, both for individuals to challenge themselves to grow, seize opportunities and develop further than they may have thought possible, whilst also investing in our awesome talent as the future leaders of our business and industry. POSITION:The Business Unit Leader (BUL), Flui role offers both autonomy and scope for growth for our Marketflow, Meterflow and newer Networkflow/Optiflow products. Reporting to the Group Leader, the purpose of this role is to plan, direct and manage all aspects and performance of the Business Unit (BU), design and deliver against an overall strategy to maintain and develop business growth. In this key role, you will ensure that BU goals are defined and met in a timely fashion by efficiently and effectively managing your personnel and resources / partners and suppliers, working closely with and providing leadership to a very established and knowledgeable team. The post requires strong multi-tasking, organisational, interpersonal and leadership skills and experience of managing a P&L, R&D, Sales, Product and Delivery.You will have extensive senior level experience aligned with or transferrable to Energy Retail, Smart Metering and the regulatory framework which applies to the energy business in UK and beyond.This role will ‘own’ the most senior relationships in strategically important accounts for both sales and service.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:The role will report to a Group Leader and will be responsible for:The financial and resource planning for all aspects of your BU, with full P&L controlEnsuring the business is financially sound, well managed, and achieves key targetsDirecting and managing employees and resources to meet business objectives, within budgetDirecting sales direct and indirect / partner to the energy sectorOverseeing the welfare and development of all employeesDeveloping, motivating and empowering a dedicated and experienced management team to deliver excellent resultsOwn growth strategy for the BU, including developing product strategy and ensuring delivery and support against a published roadmapEnsuring a high standard of work and customer service / satisfactionBuilding relationships with further industry partners and alliances, principally across the UK but potentially further afield – both in sales and delivery of solutionsImplementing risk management policies to address strategic, operational and legislative compliance risksEnsuring company directives are executed successfully, and company policies and procedures are adhered to and are in line with current legislation and regulations.LeadershipExcellent leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and lead the organisation through and alongside the management teamFull P&L management and controls, including cadence and reporting into JonasDemonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate a range of business functions across different teams within a software businessSound planning skills and the ability to contribute to and influence strategic direction and visionExcellent decision-making skills and an analytical approach to problem solvingA collaborative leader with a willingness to actively work on customer accounts and problem solve alongside any member of the team.Sales and MarketingA proven track record growing a business or solution set by developing and implementing successful sales initiativesExtensive hands-on experience building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with a broad range of clients from small businesses through to major enterprisesThe ability to resolve high-level, complex customer issues in a diplomatic and professional mannerA proven customer focus and extensive experience in a client service or sales environmentExcellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to form real connections with people from diverse professional backgrounds – from interns through to CEOsAwareness of competitive landscape in Energy Retail and opportunities in smart grids, Virtual power plants etc.Financial ResultsExperience in financial management and establishing controls and balances to minimise financial riskProven track record in meeting and/or exceeding revenue and profit targets and previous P&L managementExperience designing and managing bonus, commissions, remuneration and reward schemes.R&D, Delivery and SupportExperience in multiple solution R&D / delivery programmes, putting in place timely and appropriate m