Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Growth

Accrue Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a Senior Manager/Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead strategic finance initiatives within a PE-backed portfolio company in Charlotte, NC. You will partner with senior finance and cross-functional leaders to drive EBITDA growth, cash flow forecasting, and investment evaluation.

You will build sophisticated financial models, translate data into actionable recommendations, and shape the company’s operating model while navigating ambiguity and maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Progressive experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance, at Senior Manager or Director level.
• Experience within a private equity-backed portfolio company with value creation, EBITDA, and cash flow expectations.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, including cash flow forecasting, profitability analysis, revenue modeling, and strategic investment evaluation.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide financial initiatives, partnering with business leaders, and data-driven insights.
• Foundation in a large, sophisticated finance organization with established FP&A processes, plus adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically, moving between high-level planning and detailed analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and take ownership of financial challenges.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into clear recommendations.
• Proactive, intellectually curious professional with financial maturity and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior finance leadership to provide strategic financial insights influencing enterprise decisions.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models focused on EBITDA, cash flow, revenue, profitability, and ROI.
• Evaluate strategic investments and transformation initiatives for financial impact and value realization.
• Drive FP&A activities; translate complex data into actionable recommendations for operational efficiency.
• Analyze business performance, identify financial trends, and improve profitability and cash generation.
• Support evolving operating model by developing financial frameworks, reporting capabilities, and metrics.
• Collaborate across finance and operations to assess investments, establish accountability, and measure success.
• Prepare and present analyses and business cases to senior leadership for informed decisions.
• Maintain a hands-on yet strategic approach to shape the growth of a PE-backed organization.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic finance

Executive communication

Data-driven insights

Ownership mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Cash flow forecasting

PE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

AccruePartners is seeking a Senior Manager/Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead strategic finance initiatives within a PE-backed portfolio company in Charlotte, NC. You will partner with senior finance and cross-functional leaders to drive EBITDA growth, cash flow forecasting, and investment evaluation.

You will build sophisticated financial models, translate data into actionable recommendations, and shape the company’s operating model while navigating ambiguity and maintaining a