Director, Strategic Financial Operations
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Strategic Financial Operations based in United States.
This is a senior strategic finance leadership role at the intersection of commercial strategy, financial planning, and global operations within a fast-scaling, client-centric environment. The Director, Strategic Financial Operations will act as a key advisor to executive leadership, driving enterprise-wide financial strategy, profitability optimization, and data-driven decision-making. You will build and refine financial models that inform pricing, margin performance, and resource allocation across global operations. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and go-to-market leaders to translate complex financial data into clear business insights. You will also play a central role in improving financial processes, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This position combines high-level strategic influence with deep analytical execution in a dynamic, globally distributed organization.
Accountabilities:
- Serve as a primary financial advisor to executive leadership, delivering insights on P&L performance, growth opportunities, and financial risk across global operations.
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models supporting pricing strategy, client profitability analysis, and enterprise-wide resource allocation.
- Lead margin, profitability, and cost analysis to identify efficiency opportunities and revenue growth drivers.
- Build accurate forecasting frameworks and support revenue planning in collaboration with cross-functional business and finance teams.
- Partner with CRM, revenue tracking, and client reporting teams to ensure data consistency and actionable financial insights.
- Design and deliver executive-level presentations translating complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and operating models to enhance scalability and accuracy.
- Collaborate with global finance teams on audits, compliance, and long-term financial planning initiatives.
- Support strategic pricing initiatives and evaluate financial impact of new business opportunities and client programs.
- Champion financial discipline and operational excellence across distributed, multi-currency business environments.
- 10+ years of experience in finance, strategic financial operations, FP&A, or a related senior financial leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial and data analysis tools.
- Experience working with multi-currency environments, global financial operations, and cross-border financial structures.
- Knowledge of global tax frameworks (e.g., VAT) and international invoicing processes is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence strategic business decisions.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
- Demonstrated experience leading process improvements and building scalable financial systems.
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across global, cross-functional teams.
- Competitive base salary aligned with experience ($135,000–$165,000 range)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave and generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedules with remote-first structure
- Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance coverage
- Optional additional life and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
- Opportunities for professional growth within a global, high-impact organization
- Exposure to top-tier global clients and strategic financial transformation initiatives.
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Finance pay context
Based on 2,621 disclosed Finance salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $117K/year, with most offers between $87K and $158K (10th–90th percentile: $70K–$199K).
This posting lists $135K–$165K, above the $117K market median.
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