Manager of Global Strategic Finance

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Cleveland, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Real Estate • Software
The Role
Manages global budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, reporting, financial modeling, covenant and liquidity tracking, and KPI dashboards. Partners with regional finance teams and business leaders to validate assumptions, improve forecast accuracy, maintain financial controls, and support strategic decision-making. Drives planning-process improvements, system enhancements, automation, and data governance across a multi-region organization.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a Manager, Global Strategic Finance to drive execution of global financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes that support decision-making across our organization.


This finance position will focus on the operationalization of our global planning and forecasting cycle, consolidation accuracy, internal reporting, and financial governance. You will partner with business leaders across all regions and functions to collect planning data, validate assumptions, and deliver financial visibility that supports operational and strategic decision-making. This role reports to the Director of Global Strategic Finance and works cross-functionally with Finance Operations, Accounting, and business unit leadership.


You will be the execution backbone of the global financial planning process—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across a complex, multi-region organization.


Key Responsibilities

  • Execute global financial planning and forecasting cycle — Manage the mechanics of annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecasts; coordinate planning submissions across business units and geographies; validate data quality, challenge assumptions, and consolidate forecasts into a unified plan; manage planning calendar, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
  • Support global consolidation and close processes — Assist with P&L consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and month/quarter/year-end close activities; prepare consolidation workpapers and variance analysis; coordinate with regional finance teams and Accounting to ensure accuracy; support preparation of GAAP and management reporting views.
  • Develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards and KPI trackers — Build and refresh internal dashboards tracking key financial KPIs, budget vs. actual, and performance trends; highlight variance drivers and business performance insights; support monthly management reporting and internal governance meetings.
  • Monitor covenant and liquidity metrics — Track debt covenants, cash position, and liquidity metrics; prepare monthly covenant tracking reports; flag potential covenant risks early; support liquidity forecasting and treasury coordination.
  • Partner with business units on planning and forecast accuracy — Work with regional finance leads and business unit managers to validate planning assumptions, educate on forecasting methodology, and improve forecast accuracy over time; resolve data discrepancies and support root cause analysis.
  • Support financial modeling and scenario analysis — Build and maintain financial models supporting budget vs. actual analysis, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning; assist in developing base case and alternative scenarios for internal governance discussions.
  • Drive process improvements and system enhancements — Identify opportunities to streamline planning processes, improve data quality, and enhance forecasting systems; work with IT and Finance Operations to implement tools and automation that reduce manual work and improve accuracy; leverage AI and automation tools to increase efficiency.
  • Support financial controls and data governance — Ensure data integrity in planning systems; support Accounting in reconciliations and validations; document planning assumptions and methodology; partner with Finance Operations to maintain strong process controls. 

Skills & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of finance experience — including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering.
  • FP&A or corporate finance experience — In a strategic finance, financial planning, or corporate finance function.
  • Global and/or multi-entity finance experience preferred — Comfortable working across regions, entities, and consolidation scenarios.
  • EPM proficiency preferred — Experience with EPM planning tools (Adaptive Insights, Vena, Hyperion, Anaplan, etc.); willingness to learn new systems is essential.
  • Strong analytical and modeling skills — Ability to build financial models, perform variance analysis, and develop scenarios; advanced Excel skills required.
  • Attention to detail and process discipline — Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Business partnering skills — Ability to work effectively with business leaders, finance teams across regions, and cross-functional stakeholders; comfort building relationships and managing expectations.
  • Strong communication skills — Ability to clearly explain financial data and insights to both finance and non-finance audiences; comfort presenting findings to leadership.
  • Problem-solving mindset — Ability to identify issues, dig into root causes, and recommend solutions; comfort with ambiguity and iteration.
  • AI and automation fluency — Comfort using LLM tools and AI-assisted applications to improve forecasting accuracy, automate manual processes, and enhance data quality; experience evaluating or implementing AI-driven efficiency tools is a plus.
  • ERP experience preferred — Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
  • MBA or CPA is a plus — Signals commitment to financial rigor and professional development.
  • PE-backed or growth-stage SaaS experience — Preferred.

About Us


From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!  


Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.  


We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.  


At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze.  From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients. 


Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?   

We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you!   


MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. 

We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself! 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering
  • FP&A, strategic finance, financial planning, or corporate finance experience
  • Global or multi-entity finance experience
  • Experience with EPM planning tools such as Adaptive Insights, Vena, Hyperion, or Anaplan
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and variance-analysis skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and organizational skills
  • Business partnering and stakeholder-management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
  • Comfort using LLM tools and AI-assisted applications for forecasting, automation, and data quality
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
  • MBA or CPA
  • PE-backed or growth-stage SaaS experience

MRI Software Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MRI Software and has not been reviewed or approved by MRI Software.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Roth plan with a strong company match stands out as a competitive element of the package. Match design is portrayed as generous relative to many tech peers.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents, compassionate leave, and lactation/travel support indicate robust family benefits. These offerings provide substantial support during major life events.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — A minimum of four weeks PTO, company holidays, volunteer time, and Flexi Anydays reflect a broad time-off offering. Hybrid and flexible work options complement the time-off structure for work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: Solon, OH
2,582 Employees

What We Do

MRI Software is a leading provider of real estate software solutions that transform the way communities live, work and play. MRI’s comprehensive, flexible, open and connected platform empowers owners, operators and occupiers in commercial and residential property organizations to innovate in rapidly changing markets. MRI has been a trailblazer in the PropTech industry for over five decades, serving more than two million users worldwide. Through leading solutions and a rich partner ecosystem, MRI gives real estate companies the freedom to elevate their business and gain a competitive edge. For more information, please visit http://www.mrisoftware.com.

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