Manager, Strategic Financial Planning

The Bolton Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a Manager of Strategic Planning to join the Finance team. You will lead multi-year financial planning and build sophisticated models to evaluate growth opportunities, while partnering with senior leaders to shape long-term strategy.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in corporate finance or FP&A, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities to translate complex data into actionable insights for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years in corporate finance, FP&A or related.
• Advanced Excel with strong financial modeling experience.
• Knowledge of long-range planning, investment analysis, and capital allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of multi-year financial planning models to support long-term business objectives.
• Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate growth initiatives, strategic investments, and potential business opportunities.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess financial performance, risks, and investment returns.
• Analyze cash flow, liquidity, capital requirements, and long-term funding needs.
• Develop financial presentations and strategic recommendations for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial forecasts with business strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning processes, reporting, and forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Financial Modeling

FP&A

Stakeholder Communication

Strategic Finance

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Financial Planning Systems

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX 75201 (Uptown Dallas)

Schedule: Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote

Compensation: Up to $180K Base + 15% Bonus

We are partnering with a well-established, growing organization to identify a talented Manager, Strategic Planning to join its Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys strategic financial modeling, long-term business planning, and partnering with senior leadership to influence key business and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of multi-year financial planning models to support long-term business objectives.
• Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate growth initiatives, strategic investments, and potential business opportunities.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess financial performance, risks, and investment returns.
• Analyze cash flow, liquidity, capital requirements, and long-term funding needs.
• Develop financial presentations and strategic recommendations for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial forecasts with business strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning processes, reporting, and forecasting accuracy.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, strategic finance, FP&A, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modeling experience.
• Experience with long-range financial planning, investment analysis, or capital allocation.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and corporate finance principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and translate complex financial information into actionable insights.
• Experience with financial planning systems is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to influence long-term business strategy, and the chance to play a key role in supporting an organization's continued growth.