Operations Strategy Lead – Finance & Projects

Crowe; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is recruiting for a Business Operations Assistant Director in Nashville, offering a pathway to lead strategic and operational management within a business unit. You will partner across functions to translate strategy into action, manage planning, reporting, and key initiatives, while aligning with firm policies and standards.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, guiding leadership with data-driven insights and delivering value across Crowe's services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field.
• 6–9+ years of experience in business operations, financial planning and analysis, or related roles.
• Demonstrated 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

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional initiatives

Financial tools

Effective communication

Collaborative working style

Education

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

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Crowe is recruiting for a Business Operations Assistant Director in Nashville, offering a pathway to lead strategic and operational management within a business unit. You will partner across functions to translate strategy into action, manage planning, reporting, and key initiatives, while aligning with firm policies and standards.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, guiding leadership with data-driven insights and delivering value across Crowe's services.