Sr Manager/ Director FP&A, Special Projects

Chief • New York, NY

7d • $150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Sr. Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Special Projects is responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis processes for the company as it relates to special projects and initiatives. This role partners closely with the CFO and executive leadership to provide insights that drive informed decision-making, optimize financial performance, and support long-term business strategy. The Sr. Manager of FP&A Special Projects oversees financial modeling, performance reporting, and cross-functional financial planning initiatives. Reporting to the CFO, the Sr. Manager of FP&A – Special Projects will partner with the CFO and other senior executives to evaluate, prioritize and manage the execution of the critical initiatives that will transform the business model, create a scalable platform and drive profitable growth.

Requirements

• Experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Acquisition Diligence or Consulting; SaaS or subscription business, membership and real estate dependent business experience preferred
• Proven ability to build financial models, conduct ROI analyses, and synthesize complex data into clear insights
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable using databases and analytical tools to make data-based decisions
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Sound judgement on when to escalate an issue
• Ability to influence without direct control; Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven self-starter with high attention to detail and a bias toward action
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools
• Strong understanding of financial systems and ERP platforms
• Experience with Google apps (Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft apps (excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to transfer between the two seamlessly

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to deliver quarterly business reviews to CLT + ELT that explain drivers of performance, assess risks and opportunities to delivering budget/forecast and deliver key actionable insights that shape strategy and support decision making for special projects/initiatives
• Lead periodic and ad hoc analysis and performance reviews with business leaders in regards to special projects/initiatives
• Own end-to-end financial planning processes and tools (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning models, reports & processes) for special projects/initiatives
• Build and maintain financial models to assess and report financial and experiential metrics
• Prepare incremental cost v benefit analyses, scenarios and sensitivity analyses
• Financial, strategic and market research support for special projects, including but not limited to new product offerings, channel strategy, strategic partnerships, mergers/acquisitions and FCF optimization
• Partner with other departments including accounting, data and technology teams to analyze and execute special projects
• Work cross-functionally with all stakeholders to ensure alignment between operational plans and financial forecasts.
• Design and manage effective dashboards, reports, and KPI scorecards for initiatives
• Build processes, systems, and workflows to proactively deliver actionable insights to improve financial outcomes
• Act as a strategic and financial partner to leadership team, providing financial guidance to shape roadmap prioritization and resource allocation across the company
• Partner with accounting and technology teams to design systems and processes to support the build out of a scalable financial platform to support Chief’s growth
• Project manage initiative execution that delivers financial goals including risk mitigation and opportunity execution

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Flexible vacation policy
• 20 weeks of paid gender neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, 401(k)
• Opportunity to work for a startup focused on driving real change for women in business
• Opportunity to create and attend inspiring experiences and events with leaders of the industry
• Access to our ongoing virtual Chief member exclusive content, including workshops, thought leadership, and iconic speakers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed