Strategic Finance Director: Growth, M&A & Capital Strategy

Synergy Interactive; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Corporate Strategic Finance Director in Chicago. This role focuses on shaping the company's long-term financial strategy, managing capital allocation, and overseeing investor relations. Candidates should have extensive experience in strategic finance, capital raises, and financial modeling. A BA/BS in a related field is required, while an MBA or other certifications are preferred. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 to $210,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in Strategic Finance or related fields in high-growth environments.
• Proven experience in capital raises and M&A execution.
• Expert in financial modeling and valuation.

Responsibilities

• Develop the multi-year financial strategy and investment framework.
• Oversee liquidity planning and cash policies.
• Build investor-grade models and prepare investor materials.
• Partner with CEO and cross-functional leaders to translate strategy.

Skills

Strategic Finance

Capital Markets

Investment Banking

Financial Modeling

Executive Communication

Advanced Excel

Scenario Planning

M&A Execution

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Looker

Power BI

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Intacct

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Corporate Strategic Finance Director in Chicago. This role focuses on shaping the company's long-term financial strategy, managing capital allocation, and overseeing investor relations. Candidates should have extensive experience in strategic finance, capital raises, and financial modeling. A BA/BS in a related field is required, while an MBA or other certifications are preferred. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 to $210,000 per year.