Finance Business Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Finance Business Manager in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on budgeting, P&L analysis, and strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

The position offers a strong growth trajectory, visibility with the executive team, and broad cross-functional impact across profitability, pricing, and operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience across finance, FP&A, or business management.
• Strong understanding of P&Ls, financial reporting, expense management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial results, business trends, risks, and opportunities to support leadership decision-making.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and financial planning activities.
• Assess client pricing, rates, discounts, and profitability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams on billing, collections, revenue performance, and financial initiatives.
• Analyze vendor agreements, renewals, pricing structures, and overall financial terms.
• Act as a trusted financial and strategic partner to senior leadership.
• Develop recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Prepare financial analysis and presentations for executive discussions.
• Manage vendor relationships and support broader operational priorities.
• Lead cross-functional projects across the organization.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Business Manager

Salary: $120,000–$170,000

Location: Cambridge, MA

Why The Finance Business Manager Opportunity Stands Out:

• Partner directly with the Managing Partner on key financial and business initiatives
• Gain significant visibility with the Executive Committee and equity partners
• Influence decisions across profitability, pricing, financial planning, contracts, and operations
• Take ownership of a newly redesigned role with the ability to make an immediate impact
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen margins, improve processes, and drive business performance
• Work across multiple areas of the organization rather than operating in a traditional siloed finance role
• Strong long-term opportunity to expand responsibilities and grow into broader leadership
• Join an established, financially strong organization known for a collaborative and professional culture

Finance Business Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate financial results, business trends, risks, and opportunities to support leadership decision-making
• Own key budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and financial planning activities
• Assess client pricing, rates, discounts, and profitability to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with internal teams on billing, collections, revenue performance, and financial initiatives
• Analyze vendor agreements, renewals, pricing structures, and overall financial terms
• Act as a trusted financial and strategic partner to senior leadership
• Develop recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and business processes
• Prepare financial analysis and presentations for executive-level discussions and strategic initiatives
• Manage important vendor relationships and support broader operational priorities
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects across the organization

Finance Business Manager Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience across finance, FP&A, business management, or a related area
• Strong understanding of P&Ls, financial reporting, expense management, and business performance
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analytical decision support
• Ability to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable business insights
• Strong communication skills and executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred

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