Manager of Strategic Finance & Planning

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BENEFITS

All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships--one for themselves and another to give away--plus 401k options. Additional benefit packages are available for employees who work 30+ hours per week.

• Salaried Employees: Flexible Vacation Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

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PURPOSE

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.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

TECHNICAL 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
• Experience with financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence systems preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primary work in a fitness facility and office setting. Temperature variations can occur. The environment includes some ambient noise such as talking and use of gym equipment and machinery.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.