Senior Director Analyst, Enterprise Finance Cost and Growth

Gartner; Town of Texas, Irving (WI, TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Cost Management and Capital Allocation to drive efficient, profitable growth. This role involves delivering insights and advice to CFOs and finance leaders, leveraging deep expertise in financial modeling and cost optimization. You will engage with clients through various channels, helping them navigate complex financial challenges with actionable strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for financial excellence, making a significant impact in the finance landscape.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in senior executive finance roles with expertise in cost optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop financial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on best practices in resource allocation and cost optimization.
• Deliver actionable advice through presentations and discussions with clients.

Skills

Cost Optimization

Financial Modeling

Investment Management

Analytical Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Director of Cost Management and Capital Allocation well versed in cost optimization, capital investment management, growth planning, and financial modeling to help CFOs and senior finance leaders drive efficient, profitable growth at their organizations.

About this role

Gartner analysts are the world's leading experts in their topic areas. You will create and deliver insights for our clients through published research and client interactions. You will meet with clients every day: on the phone, via videoconference, face-to-face in sales support visits, and from the stage at Gartner events. In every interaction, you will help clients solve complex puzzles that lead to better performance.

What you'll do

1. Research, write about, present, and advise finance leaders on best practices in resource allocation, cost optimization, and enterprise growth planning.
2. Deliver high-quality, actionable advice through face-to-face and video-based presentations and discussions with clients.
3. Stay ahead of developments within these areas and related fields.
4. Leverage industry expertise and prior professional services experience to guide teams and foster innovative, analytical thinking.
5. Demonstrate superior analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns, and defending conclusions.

What you'll need

• 12+ years of experience in senior executive finance roles.
• Subject matter expertise in investment management, cost optimization, and financial modeling to assist CFOs and finance leaders in resource evaluation and digital initiatives.
• Strong business and financial acumen, along with analytical skills.
• Experience in developing and executing financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Ability to conduct occasional regional and global travel.

Who you are

• Obsessed with your area of expertise, with deep market, vendor, trend, and management practice knowledge.
• Excellent collaborator, capable of building rapport and trust quickly.
• Confident presenter with high executive presence; prior speaking experience is a plus.
• Analytical thinker, quick to process information and make actionable recommendations.
• Willing to challenge norms and conventional views.

About the Gartner Finance Practice

The Gartner Finance Practice provides groundbreaking research for CFOs on initiatives such as growth investment, cost structure, finance technology, and analytics. We work with over 1,500 client organizations across industries worldwide, delivering insights through primary research, benchmarks, and analysis via an analyst and advisory model.

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