Manager of Strategic Finance & Planning

VASA FITNESS•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Finance & Planning will serve as a key member of the Finance and Development organization in a highly visible and strategic role supporting executive leadership, investment decision-making, financial planning, and enterprise-wide reporting initiatives. This role will lead strategic finance, investment analysis, financial reporting, forecasting, and modeling initiatives critical to the organization's growth and operational performance. This position will play a key role in executive decision-making, board and lender reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and complex financial analysis across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with significant executive visibility and cross-functional partnership across Finance, Accounting, Development, and Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
5+ years of experience in corporate finance, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, FP&A, or related fields preferred
Demonstrated ability to apply practical judgment and the 80/20 approach to deliver actionable insights from incomplete or evolving information while avoiding analysis paralysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to executive leadership and external stakeholders
Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities utilizing multiple complex data sources
Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles including financial statement analysis, ROI and investment analysis, forecasting, scenario modeling, and operational and financial performance metrics
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify insights, influence decision-making, and drive actions through financial analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Highly collaborative with strong cross-functional partnership and relationship-building skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills with strong attention to formatting, presentation quality, and data visualization
Advanced financial modeling capabilities required
Strong understanding of financial statements, investment return concepts, forecasting methodologies, scenario analysis, and cash flow modeling
Experience developing and maintaining complex financial models required
Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Physical Strength: Sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization. Able to interpret various instructions and relay instructions to clients.
Attendance is an essential duty of the position. Employees must work regularly scheduled shifts, during business hours to assist members and sell services in-person.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience with financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the preparation of board materials, lender reporting, financial performance updates, strategic initiative tracking, and operational highlights for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Compile, synthesize, and communicate financial and operational data into clear, compelling narratives and presentations for executive leadership, investors, and lenders.
Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across Finance, Accounting, Development, Operations, and other functional areas to gather, validate, analyze, and present business performance data.
Partner closely with Accounting to support monthly close processes, investigate historical performance trends, ensure financial statement accuracy, and help drive standardized reporting packages for varying stakeholders.
Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models supporting forecasting, scenario analysis, strategic initiatives, capital planning, investment analysis, and operational decision-making.
Partner with Accounting to develop and maintain a rolling 12-month cash flow model that accurately reflects forecasted cash position and integrates with broader financial reporting and forecasting models.
Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial plans through collaboration with business leaders across the organization.
Conduct scenario modeling and financial analysis to evaluate operational initiatives, business risks, investment opportunities, and strategic decisions.
Maintain and update core board, investor, and lender reporting materials to reflect current business performance and strategic priorities.
Conduct competitor benchmarking, industry research, and market analysis to support executive decision-making and strategic positioning.
Assist in evaluating capital expenditures, investment proposals, and other strategic growth initiatives.
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with ambiguity and incomplete information, while maintaining strong judgment and prioritization skills.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and executive support as needed.