Artemis Connection is a strategic management consultancy working across the for-profit, public and social sectors. We help clients around the world identify their most pressing strategic issues and we staff teams of strategy consultants to roll up their sleeves and deliver impact. We are passionate about helping innovative and entrepreneurial leaders reach their goals through a customized project-based approach, typically focused around:
- Bespoke Innovation, Sales, and Marketing Strategy
- Purpose driven Transformation including M&A and PMI
- Embedded Strategy and Operations roles
Our founder is Christy Johnson, an entrepreneur, educator, and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Our advisors include HR officers, executive coaches, academics, entrepreneurs, and neuroscientists. Our team is made up of seasoned consultants, trained at organizations such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain, Big 4 Strategy,, and elite educational institutions.
Role:
Key ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process across departments, including timelines, assumptions, and review cycles
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and long-range financial plans
- Monitor budget performance and identify variances, risks, and opportunities
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc budget vs. actuals reporting
- Analyze trends, drivers, and unit economics to support strategic decisions
- Build and maintain financial models to evaluate scenarios and trade-offs
Business Partnership
- Partner with depart leaders to understand cost drivers, resource needs, and investment priorities
- Provide guidance on budget planning, cost control, and financial accountability
- Support leadership with clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations
Governance & Controls
- Establish and enforce budgeting standards, policies, and controls
- Track approvals, reallocations, and budget changes throughout the year
- Ensure alignment with company financial goals and compliance requirements
Process Improvement
- Improve budgeting tools, templates, and processes to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Leverage financial systems and data to streamline reporting and analysis
- Document assumptions and methodologies for transparency and continuity
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, ideally Google Sheets and financial planning tools
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Preferred
- MBA or CPA/CFA a plus
- Experience in global, high-growth organizations
- Familiarity with ERP and budgeting systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion)
- Detail-oriented with strong financial judgment
- Clear communicator who can translate data into insights
- Comfortable influencing without authority
- Proactive, organized, and deadline-driven
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Top Skills
What We Do
Artemis Connection is a boutique strategy consulting firm passionate about helping innovative leaders reach their goals. Instead of using the solution-in-a-box approach employed by larger firms, we set out to make ourselves experts in your company, culture, and systems—the way you are in your vision.
