Strategic Finance Manager

F. Schumacher & Co.•New York, NY

4d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Manager of Strategic Finance to serve as a key partner to the CFO and executive leadership team. This role is distinct from traditional FP&A functions; rather than focusing on retrospective reporting, the Manager will drive forward-looking analysis, capital allocation strategies, and long-term value creation. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between financial data and operational strategy, providing the quantitative framework necessary for high-stakes business decisions, including new market entries, product pricing strategies, and potential M&A activity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field required; MBA is a plus.
4–7 years of relevant experience, preferably within Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Private Equity, or a Strategic Finance role at a high-growth company.
Expert-level proficiency in Excel with a proven ability to build complex, integrated 3-statement financial models from scratch.
Experience navigating large datasets; familiarity with SQL and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, PowerBI) is highly preferred.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, GP) and planning tools is advantageous.
Ability to look beyond the numbers to understand the broader business context, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear insights for executive stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA is a plus.
Familiarity with SQL and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, PowerBI) is highly preferred.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, GP) and planning tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Own and refine the company’s 3-5 year Corporate Financial Model, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic roadmap and macroeconomic assumptions.
Spearhead the development of comprehensive business cases and ROI analyses for proposed strategic initiatives (e.g., new product launches, geographic expansion, capital expenditures).
Develop dynamic "what-if" scenarios to stress-test business assumptions and assess financial risks under various market conditions.
Conduct deep-dive analyses into core performance metrics (LTV/CAC, Gross Margin, Churn, Retention) to identify trends and actionable opportunities for profitability improvement.
Partner with Sales and Product leadership to evaluate pricing models and revenue structures to maximize top-line growth and margin retention.
Synthesize complex financial data into concise, high-impact narratives and presentations for the Board of Directors and external investors.
Support the CFO in evaluating inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A due diligence, valuation modeling, and post-merger integration planning.
Serve as a financial advisor to department heads, helping non-finance leaders understand the financial implications of their operational decisions.