Operations & Strategy Lead: Finance, Forecasting & Projects

Crowe; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Business Operations Manager to support strategic and operational management of a business unit. You will partner with operations leaders to plan, report, and drive initiatives while upholding firm policies and standards.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization. A bachelor's degree and 6–9+ years of experience in business operations are required, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field.
• 6–9+ years of experience in business operations, financial planning and analysis, or related roles.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or projects.
• Proficiency with financial and reporting tools, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for aligned business units or cost centers.
• Prepare and analyze recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reports; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with firm financial, procurement, and operational policies and guidelines.
• Assist in managing project budgets, invoicing, and expense tracking; coordinate with Finance and Procurement as needed.
• Support workforce planning activities, including resource forecasting and organizational changes.
• Manage and coordinate operational projects or initiatives as assigned, tracking progress and supporting delivery.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational processes, tools, templates, and metrics.
• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, including reports, presentations, and status updates.
• Represent business operations in cross‑functional teams or working groups where operational insight is required.
• Support change initiatives, communications, and continuous improvement efforts across the aligned organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Crowe in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Business Operations Manager to support strategic and operational management of a business unit. You will partner with operations leaders to plan, report, and drive initiatives while upholding firm policies and standards.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization. A bachelor's degree and 6–9+ years of experience in business operations are required, with strong analytical and