Manager of Global Strategic Finance

MRI Software; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MRI Software seeks a Manager, Global Strategic Finance to drive global planning, forecasting, and reporting that informs decision-making across the enterprise. You will partner with regional leaders and finance teams to collect data, validate assumptions, and deliver timely financial visibility.

You will own the operationalization of planning cycles, consolidate results, and support governance with dashboards, scenario analysis, and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years in finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.
• Experience with global planning and multi-entity consolidation is preferred.
• Strong Excel modeling and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with AI/automation in forecasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global planning and forecasting cycles across regions and business units.
• Support consolidation and close processes with intercompany eliminations.
• Build dashboards and KPIs to track budget vs. actual performance.
• Monitor liquidity metrics and covenant compliance.
• Partner with business leaders to improve forecast accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Business partnering

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

AI and automation fluency

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience

MBA

CPA

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Vena

Hyperion

Anaplan

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a Manager, Global Strategic Finance to drive execution of global financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes that support decision-making across our organization.

This finance position will focus on the operationalization of our global planning and forecasting cycle, consolidation accuracy, internal reporting, and financial governance. You will partner with business leaders across all regions and functions to collect planning data, validate assumptions, and deliver financial visibility that supports operational and strategic decision‑making. This role reports to the Director of Global Strategic Finance and works cross‑functionally with Finance Operations, Accounting, and business unit leadership.

You will be the execution backbone of the global financial planning process—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across a complex, multi-region organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute global financial planning and forecasting cycle — Manage the mechanics of annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecasts; coordinate planning submissions across business units and geographies; validate data quality, challenge assumptions, and consolidate forecasts into a unified plan; manage planning calendar, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Support global consolidation and close processes — Assist with P&L consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and month/quarter/year-end close activities; prepare consolidation workpapers and variance analysis; coordinate with regional finance teams and Accounting to ensure accuracy; support preparation of GAAP and management reporting views.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards and KPI trackers — Build and refresh internal dashboards tracking key financial KPIs, budget vs. actual, and performance trends; highlight variance drivers and business performance insights; support monthly management reporting and internal governance meetings.
• Monitor covenant and liquidity metrics — Track debt covenants, cash position, and liquidity metrics; prepare monthly covenant tracking reports; flag potential covenant risks early; support liquidity forecasting and treasury coordination.
• Partner with business units on planning and forecast accuracy — Work with regional finance leads and business unit managers to validate planning assumptions, educate on forecasting methodology, and improve forecast accuracy over time; resolve data discrepancies and support root cause analysis.
• Support financial modeling and scenario analysis — Build and maintain financial models supporting budget vs. actual analysis, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning; assist in developing base case and alternative scenarios for internal governance discussions.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements — Identify opportunities to streamline planning processes, improve data quality, and enhance forecasting systems; work with IT and Finance Operations to implement tools and automation that reduce manual work and improve accuracy; leverage AI and automation tools to increase efficiency.
• Support financial controls and data governance — Ensure data integrity in planning systems; support Accounting in reconciliations and validations; document planning assumptions and methodology; partner with Finance Operations to maintain strong process controls.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of finance experience — including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering.
• FP&A or corporate finance experience — In a strategic finance, financial planning, or corporate finance function.
• Global and/or multi-entity finance experience preferred — Comfortable working across regions, entities, and consolidation scenarios.
• EPM proficiency preferred — Experience with EPM planning tools (Adaptive Insights, Vena, Hyperion, Anaplan, etc.); willingness to learn new systems is essential.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills — Ability to build financial models, perform variance analysis, and develop scenarios; advanced Excel skills required.
• Attention to detail and process discipline — Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
• Business partnering skills — Ability to work effectively with business leaders, finance teams across regions, and cross-functional stakeholders; comfort building relationships and managing expectations.
• Strong communication skills — Ability to clearly explain financial data and insights to both finance and non-finance audiences; comfort presenting findings to leadership.
• Problem-solving mindset — Ability to identify issues, dig into root causes, and recommend solutions; comfort with ambiguity and iteration.
• AI and automation fluency — Comfort using LLM tools and AI-assisted applications to improve forecasting accuracy, automate manual processes, and enhance data quality; experience evaluating or implementing AI-driven efficiency tools is a plus.
• ERP experience preferred — Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• MBA or CPA is a plus — Signals commitment to financial rigor and professional development.
• PE-backed or growth-stage SaaS experience — Preferred.

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!

Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.

We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.

At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.

Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.

We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!