Manager/Director of Strategic Finance
About The Position
Attain is hiring a Manager/Director of Strategic Finance to lead important financial and operational initiatives. The role partners closely with the VP of Strategic Finance and executive team on financial planning, business forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives involving growth, capital allocation, and value creation. The position owns financial frameworks and analysis that guide company strategy, including unit economics, KPI management, capital planning, and M&A evaluation. It serves as a trusted advisor to the business, translating complex financial data into actionable insights and supporting decisions across product, operations, and go-to-market teams. The role is based in Attain’s Chicago, Illinois office and requires working in person four days per week.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in strategic finance, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and analysis of large, complex data sets.
- Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or budget and forecast management.
- Expert-level capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong experience presenting financial information to executives and board members.
- Experience evaluating and executing strategic initiatives such as M&A, new market entry, or capital allocation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to synthesize data into clear recommendations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex topics for different audiences.
- Ability to operate with tact and diplomacy in a fast-paced, politically nuanced environment.
- Comfort managing ambiguity and taking ownership of projects with limited oversight.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic finance projects involving annual budgeting, long-term forecasting, capital planning, and business case development.
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate the return on investment, financial impact, and strategic fit of major initiatives.
- Build and evolve unit economics frameworks and KPI dashboards to inform business decisions and continuous improvement.
- Present financial analyses and recommendations to executive team and board members.
- Identify analytical gaps and develop financial frameworks or models to address business questions.
- Collaborate with Finance, Product, Operations, and commercial teams on pricing, product economics, market expansion, and M&A projects.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, advisors, and potential capital partners.
- Contribute to board materials, fundraising materials, and investor communications.
- Establish financial frameworks and dashboards that provide visibility into unit economics, product profitability, and company performance trends.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations for major company decisions, including budgeting, capital allocation, market entry, and M&A.
- Advise the VP of Strategic Finance, CFO, and executive team on key business decisions.
- Strengthen the finance function’s credibility and influence through clear communication and actionable insights.
- Develop financial analysis capabilities that support board and investor relationships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
