Director of Operational Finance (2026-3266)

Prolink; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Hybrid work schedule

Volunteer time off

Training and development programs

Mental health and wellness focus

Family-first culture

Job summary

Prolink seeks a Director of Operational Finance to join its Finance Department as a strategic partner to operational leadership. You will connect financial strategy with day-to-day execution through performance analysis, forecasting, pricing support and decision support.

You will lead a team of Financial Business Partners to drive revenue growth, profitability, and efficiency. The role requires 7+ years in operational finance or FP&A, 5+ years in leadership, strong modeling and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in operational finance, FP&A or business finance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing finance professionals.
• Experience supporting operational leaders through business partnering and financial planning activities.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with ERP platforms, CRM systems and reporting technologies.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to operational leadership teams.
• Lead the development of financial insights and recommendations that support business performance and profitability.
• Oversee weekly, monthly and quarterly operational performance reporting.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning processes in partnership with business leaders.
• Provide analysis and recommendations regarding productivity, margins, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead pricing strategy support, pricing tool development and large-scale deal modeling activities.
• Develop and maintain pricing scorecards and trend reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Build business cases supporting investments, strategic initiatives and incremental spending requests.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Financial Business Partners and finance professionals.
• Establish standard operating procedures, training materials and financial education programs for business leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and process standardization initiatives across operational finance functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Executive communication

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

CRM systems

Reporting technologies

Job description

We’re Prolink, a premier workforce solutions organization, and we put care in motion. That means providing organizations with high-quality talent and enabling that talent to do their best work. We are known for our responsiveness, our human touch, and our willingness to go above and beyond to deliver on our promises. From building a sustainable solution that attracts and retains strong talent while keeping costs in check, to creating job opportunities that offer top-tier compensation, we connect work and workers in meaningful ways where everyone thrives. Across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and education, we deliver lasting solutions to today’s toughest workforce challenges.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including immediate access to medical coverage from day one of employment.
• Prolink places a strong emphasis on mental health and overall wellness, prioritizing employees' holistic well-being.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule for optimal work-life balance, including 2 days/week of remote work, for optimal work-life balance.
• We encourage community involvement with paid volunteer time off, empowering you to contribute to meaningful causes and make a difference.
• Comprehensive paid training and professional development programs to enhance your skills.
• Experience a family-first culture that values your well-being.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Operational Finance position is within Prolink's Finance Department and serves as a strategic business partner to operational leadership. This role is responsible for connecting financial strategy with day-to-day business execution through performance analysis, forecasting, pricing support and operational decision support. The Director of Operational Finance leads a team of Financial Business Partners and is accountable for developing financial insights that drive revenue growth, profitability and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary finance partner to operational leadership teams.
• Lead the development of financial insights and recommendations that support business performance and profitability.
• Oversee weekly, monthly and quarterly operational performance reporting.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning processes in partnership with business leaders.
• Provide analysis and recommendations regarding productivity, margins, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead pricing strategy support, pricing tool development and large-scale deal modeling activities.
• Develop and maintain pricing scorecards and trend reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Build business cases supporting investments, strategic initiatives and incremental spending requests.Lead, coach and develop a team of Financial Business Partners and finance professionals.
• Establish standard operating procedures, training materials and financial education programs for business leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and process standardization initiatives across operational finance functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in operational finance, FP&A or business finance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing finance professionals.
• Experience supporting operational leaders through business partnering and financial planning activities.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with ERP platforms, CRM systems and reporting technologies.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical execution in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERENCES

• MBA preferred.
• Experience within the professional staffing industry.
• Experience leading finance business partner organizations and operational finance transformations.

Candidates with additional and relevant experience, education, licensing, or certification beyond the role’s requirements and/or specific to the nature of Prolink’s business will be given additional consideration in the candidate selection process. If all minimum requirements are met, candidates with unique and/or diverse qualifications will also be given additional consideration.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.