Manager, Strategic Finance

Madison Logic • New York, NY

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Strategic Finance is responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support across the organization. This position partners executive leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, identify growth opportunities, and guide long-term financial strategy. The Manager of Strategic Finance leads budgeting and forecasting processes, develops financial models to support key initiatives, and delivers insights that inform major investments and operational improvements.
This position combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations. The role should monitor key performance indicators, assess financial risks and opportunities, and helps align financial goals with the company’s overall strategic objectives.
This ideal candidate has experience in corporate finance or investment analysis and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in shaping the company’s financial direction and ensuring sustainable, data-driven growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or quantitative field required
• Minimum 4 years of post-undergraduate professional experience in investment banking, private equity or a startup FP&A function
• Minimum 2 years of experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, proforma analysis, short term and long-term planning
• Experience with BI Tools & data modeling with experience in creating and maintaining conceptual, efficient, logical financial models
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial planning tools and CRMs is a plus
• Thrive on managing multiple priorities and bringing clarity and structure to a building environment in motion
• Excel in a tight-knit, high-impact team where your contributions are visible, valued and directly shape the outcomes that matter most
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments
• Experience with ERP software
• Expert Microsoft Excel and Advanced PowerPoint skills

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Budgeting: Own and maintain forecasting models and help drive the quarterly and annual budgeting cycles, leveraging financial data to inform business strategy
• Financial Modeling: Build and refine financial models to support scenario planning, initiative evaluation, investment decisions, and long-term strategic planning. Translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership
• Financial Close: Manage and improve the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate results and delivering strategic insights that influence key business decisions
• Reporting: Produce monthly and quarterly reporting packages for internal leadership, team updates and external audiences such as investors and the board. Contribute to materials used for fundraising, marketing and strategic communications.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with teams across the business on budgeting, headcount planning, and resource allocation decisions.
• Special Projects: Lead ad-hoc analyses and high-impact projects, such as product profitability, market expansion strategies, and risk evaluations, providing actionable insights that shape company strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager