Strategic Finance Analyst

Forge Search; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in South Carolina is seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst for a hybrid opportunity in Greenville, SC. This role involves strategic business partnership, leadership development, and advanced financial modeling. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance or business and 3-6 years of finance experience, with a preference for those with an MBA. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience in strategic/commercial finance, FP&A or operations finance preferred.
• Evidence of rapid career progression.
• Experience in strategic/commercial finance, FP&A or operations finance in manufacturing preferred.
• Track record of leading complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience with IBP or S&OP processes highly desirable.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Executive-level communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the development of P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts.
• Lead monthly business reviews for product lines.
• Design and deliver financial acumen training.
• Own the development of scenario analyses for strategic alternatives, presenting to BU leadership and the Commercial Review Team in IBP.
• Develop expertise in IBP processes.
• Lead monthly business reviews for specific product lines and customers.
• Create and deliver C‑suite level presentations on business performance, strategic initiatives, and investment recommendations.
• Develop and implement early‑warning systems that identify performance gaps.
• Build relationships with division‑level finance leadership through regular interaction and project collaboration.
• Partner with Product Line Management as primary finance liaison, influencing pricing strategies and commercial terms.
• Design and implement post‑investment review processes that drive organizational learning.
• Lead capacity planning initiatives with operations.
• Create portfolio optimization frameworks that evaluate product, customer, and market profitability.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Executive-level communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership potential

Strong commercial acumen

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

MBA preferred

Job description

One of our clients, a rapidly growing company in the Upstate of South Carolina, is hiring a Strategic Finance Analyst. This high‑impact role is designed for a finance professional on an accelerated development path.

This position combines hands‑on analytical excellence with progressive leadership development. The successful candidate will participate in strategic planning and lead projects on value creation requiring cross‑functional leadership.

This is a hybrid opportunity in Greenville, SC.

What you will do

Strategic Business Partnership & Value Creation

• Co‑lead the development of recurring P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts
• Partner directly with business unit leadership on strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain strategic financial models that evaluate market expansion, product innovation, and operational excellence opportunities
• Own the development of scenario analyses for strategic alternatives, presenting directly to BU leadership team and the Commercial Review Team in IBP
• Develop expertise in IBP processes

Performance Leadership & Executive Communication

• Lead monthly business reviews for specific product lines and customers
• Create and deliver C‑suite level presentations on business performance, strategic initiatives, and investment recommendations
• Develop and implement early‑warning systems that identify performance gaps
• Build relationships with division‑level finance leadership through regular interaction and project collaboration
• Partner with Product Line Management as primary finance liaison, influencing pricing strategies and commercial terms
• Design and implement post‑investment review processes that drive organizational learning
• Lead capacity planning initiatives with operations
• Create portfolio optimization frameworks that evaluate product, customer, and market profitability

Organizational Development & Team Leadership

• Lead cross‑functional project teams on strategic initiatives, building influence without authority
• Design and deliver financial acumen training to non‑finance business partners
• Champion digital transformation initiatives that enhance analytical capabilities
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across all business unit functions

Required Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business
• MBA preferred or commitment to complete within role

Professional Experience

• 3‑6 years of progressive finance experience with demonstrated acceleration
• Prior experience in strategic/commercial finance, FP&A or operations finance in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Track record of leading complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders
• Evidence of rapid career progression and expanding responsibilities
• Experience with IBP or S&OP processes highly desirable

Technical & Leadership Capabilities

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking with pragmatic execution ability
• Demonstrated leadership potential through prior team or project leadership
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
• Change management and transformation experience
• Digital finance and advanced analytics proficiency

For confidential consideration, please email [e-mail] or apply directly!