Manager/Director of Strategic Finance

Attain • Chicago, IL

13h • Onsite

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 the 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 analyses that guide company strategy, including unit economics, KPI management, capital planning, and M&A evaluation. It serves as a trusted business advisor, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. The role combines financial modeling and board presentations with cross-functional work across product, operations, and go-to-market teams.

The position 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to synthesize data into clear recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics for different audiences.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of tact and diplomacy in a fast-paced, politically nuanced environment.
• Comfort managing ambiguity and taking ownership of projects with limited oversight.

Nice To Haves

• Background evaluating and executing strategic initiatives such as M&A, new market entry, and capital allocation.

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 support continuous improvement and business decisions.
• Present financial analysis and recommendations to the 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.

What This Job Offers

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