Business Planning Manager

NextStep • New York, NY

5d • $155,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NextStep is a digital, AI-first career platform built to help high-performing consultants make their next move. We use data-driven matching to connect consulting talent with great opportunities, while helping companies find exceptional people.

We're hiring a Business Planning Manager in New York for a PE-backed growth strategy firm in our partner network.

As a Business Planning Manager, you'll drive the strategic planning process and shape where the business goes next. Your day-to-day will include:

Requirements

• Consulting background - MBB, Big 4, or top-tier boutique experience (strategy, operations, or transformation)
• 4-7 years in strategic planning - Business planning, corporate strategy, financial planning & analysis, or strategic finance
• Analytical depth - You can build complex models, spot patterns in data, and simplify the complicated
• Executive communication skills - You can present to the C-suite, get buy-in from skeptical stakeholders, and write clearly
• Technical fluency - Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI), and data analysis
• Project leadership - Track record of managing strategic initiatives end-to-end
• Adaptability - You thrive in hybrid environments and can context-switch between strategic thinking and execution
• Results orientation - You care about outcomes, not just outputs

Responsibilities

• Building planning infrastructure - Design business planning frameworks and processes that leadership actually uses (not just annual PowerPoint exercises)
• Turning data into direction - Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and internal performance to surface strategic recommendations
• Forecasting with Finance & Ops - Partner on building financial models and operational forecasts that hold up under scrutiny
• Creating executive materials - Develop board decks, business reviews, and strategic presentations that drive decision-making
• Tracking what matters - Monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and push for course corrections when needed
• Leading cross-functional initiatives - Own strategic projects that span multiple departments
• Facilitating strategic sessions - Run planning workshops and offsites with senior leadership
• Delivering insights that stick - Surface findings that actually change how the business operates

What This Job Offers

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