Director of Business Strategy

DREAM-posted 3 months ago
$125,000 - $140,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
New York, NY
101-250 employees
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DREAM is seeking a strategic, analytical, and impact-driven professional to serve as Director of Business Strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director of Educational & Business Strategy, the Director will support annual and long-term planning processes, guide financial decision-making through robust analysis, and oversee financial reporting and spend management initiatives. As a key thought partner to organizational leaders, the Director will be central in ensuring that financial and strategic efforts align with DREAM’s mission and long-term vision. This role is ideal for someone with strong financial and project management experience, a keen strategic & analytical mindset, and a passion for using data to drive decisions in a mission-oriented environment.

  • Serve as the point person for the annual budget development process.
  • Develop budget frameworks, tools, and assumptions; lead budget owner engagement and coordination across departments.
  • Drive improvements to streamline budget development and increase engagement from key stakeholders.
  • Own monthly reporting processes, including financial statements and dashboards.
  • Serve as the primary financial liaison for cost center owners, ensuring accurate and actionable reporting.
  • Oversee the development of monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual reviews and variance analyses.
  • Conduct complex modeling and scenario analysis to guide strategic decisions and investments.
  • Develop business cases for new initiatives and synthesize data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Provide qualitative research and financial vetting of high-impact special projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead system improvements and strong adoption of procurement systems (e.g., Coupa), including user training and compliance tracking.
  • Analyze organizational spend patterns to identify opportunities for cost efficiency and process enhancements.
  • Build and maintain DREAM’s multi-year financial model to support strategic growth and sustainability goals.
  • Translate organizational priorities into long-term projections and financial scenarios.
  • Partner with senior leadership to model options for new or evolving strategic initiatives and special projects.
  • Provide day-to-day management for the Business Strategy Analyst.
  • Set performance metrics and ensure accountability through regular coaching, feedback, and professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Other responsibilities related to the role as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s degree, required; Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Public Policy, Education, Finance) preferred.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in financial planning & analysis, strategic finance, consulting, or similar fields.
  • Strong modeling, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
  • Deep Excel proficiency.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information for senior leadership.
  • Track record of project management excellence and driving cross-functional initiatives.
  • Highly collaborative, self-directed, and aligned with DREAM’s mission and values.
  • Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children.
  • The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave.
  • Flexible spending account options.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit).
  • Fitness and entertainment discounts.
  • A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP).
  • A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.
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