Job Summary

The Strategy & Business Operations (S&BO) Associate is a high-impact role designed for a strong analytical thinker who is motivated by how strategy is developed and executed in a complex, fast-growing organization. This role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to evaluate business opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and translate data into actionable insights.

The Associate will work on a broad range of projects spanning enterprise strategy, operational improvement, financial analysis, and performance reporting. This role is well-suited for someone who is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and motivated by solving ambiguous problems with real business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Analysis & Business Support:

• Support the evaluation and execution of key business opportunities, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities across the organization
• Perform market research, competitive analysis, and stakeholder interviews to gather business requirements and inform recommendations
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear insights and structured problem statements

Data Analysis & Financial Modeling:

• Conduct quantitative and financial analyses to assess the impact of strategic initiatives, projects, and operational changes on revenue, margin, EBITDA, and cash flow
• Build, maintain, and refine financial models (e.g., business cases, ROI analyses, scenario and sensitivity analyses) to evaluate trade-offs and support investment decisions
• Partner with Finance and FP&A to align assumptions, validate inputs, and ensure analyses are consistent with financial reporting and forecasting methodologies
• Analyze financial and operational trends to identify risks and opportunities; interpret results and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
• Support scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to inform leadership decision-making

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Prepare clear, concise materials (slides, memos, dashboards) for management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Effectively communicate analyses, insights, and recommendations to audiences with varying levels of technical and business expertise
• Participate as an active thought partner in manager- and director-level discussions, contributing structured thinking and analytical rigor

Reporting & Operational Enablement:

• Create and maintain standard, recurring reports and dashboards for leadership and key stakeholders
• Support process improvement efforts by documenting workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending scalable solutions
• Fulfill ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from business partners as needed

Qualifications & Candidate Background

Experience & Education:

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in strategy, management consulting, operations, finance, analytics, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree required; top tier university preferred

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and quantify financial impact
• Demonstrated experience assessing the financial implications of business decisions, including cost, revenue, margin, and return on investment
• Solid foundation in financial modeling, forecasting, and core valuation concepts
• Consultative mindset with the ability to assess business needs, frame financial trade-offs, and develop practical, data-driven recommendations
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization and build strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting financial analyses and insights to senior stakeholders

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with business intelligence or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred
• Exposure to query languages (e.g., SQL) and/or programming languages (e.g., Python, R) a plus

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Produces accurate, well-structured financial and strategic analyses that leaders trust and rely on
• Clearly articulates the financial impact, risks, and trade-offs associated with different initiatives and strategic options
• Demonstrates curiosity and initiative by proactively identifying questions, risks, and opportunities with financial implications
• Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and concisely, tailoring messages to the audience
• Builds credibility as a reliable thought partner across Strategy, Finance, and Operations teams
• Continues to grow financial acumen, business judgment, and ownership over time

*This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be honored.

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