Strategy & Operations Director

About the Role

Beyond Finance is looking for a Strategy & Operations Director to join our Strategy & Operations group. This group functions as an internal consulting group and serves as a partner and adviser to the Executive team. We lead mission critical, cross-functional efforts, deliver objective analysis and insights, and execute on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine thought leadership, commercial pragmatism, and analytical rigor with enthusiasm for diving deeper into existing processes and tirelessly looking for opportunities to “move the needle”.  

What You'll Do

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage initiatives that focus on new projects and process optimization; Initiatives will require end-to-end execution from initial assessment through recommendation and implementation.
• Thoroughly analyze and evaluate internal business plans for strategic planning
• Simultaneously develop and manage detailed road maps for multiple projects
• Manage initiatives that focus on driving new projects, processes improvements and customer experience enhancements.
• Perform financial forecasting and market analysis to develop competitive intelligence strategy.
• Lead road map of enhancements to drive continuity, reduce risk and enable new capabilities
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business to define needs and deliver holistic solutions
• Identify opportunities for automation and system improvements.
• Author and deliver executive level reporting, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews.
• Build and/or maintain operational dashboards and reporting suite to track, manage, and provide valuable insights on metrics and KPIs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. MBA preferred, but not required
• 6+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, strategy or a high growth start up
• Experience executing complex strategic and operational initiatives with solid business judgment
• Strong knowledge of business and financial concepts
• Quick learner; willing to dive in and get her/his hands dirty
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct analysis, and make strategic recommendations
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including creating complex Excel models
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermittent travel is required

Beyond Finance is a Chicago based company and is looking for candidates in the Chicagoland area. Candidates from other markets may be considered if they have proven success working in a fully remote environment.

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