Strategic Finance Manager: Growth & Compensation Lead

Glenmede Investment Management LP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA contributions

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Glenmede Investment Management LP is seeking a Finance Manager to act as a senior financial analyst and compensation leader in a hybrid Philadelphia setting. The role reports to the COO and influences firm-wide growth initiatives, compensation design, and governance through data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate will balance strategic finance with hands-on modeling, managing a direct report and partnering with senior leaders across investments, private wealth, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a finance-related field.
• Progressive experience in financial analysis, compensation, or corporate finance (7–10+ years).
• Expertise in compensation programs and analytics.
• Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Strong ability to present insights to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Lead compensation design, administration, and reporting processes.
• Develop executive-level presentations with financial and operational data.
• Partner with senior leaders to align compensation with talent strategy.
• Manage one direct report and drive analytical excellence across the team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Compensation design

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

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Finance Manager

Full Time Exempt Management Philadelphia, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1370

For more than 65 years, Glenmede’s independent ownership, innovation and unwavering commitment to our clients have made us a trusted partner for private wealth, endowment & foundation, and investment management clients.

Our people are invaluable. Through a team-oriented environment, your knowledge, expertise and varied backgrounds contribute to thoughtful innovation. Our culture fosters opportunities for continuous career growth and development in all areas of the organization. Working at Glenmede, you will experience the infrastructure and resources of a large firm combined with the client and employee focus of an independently owned boutique.

This position will operate in a hybrid work environment, 3 days per week in the office (Philadelphia, PA).

OVERVIEW:

Glenmede is seeking a Finance Analyst to serve as a key strategic and analytical resource to the Chief Operating Officer. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of finance, operations, and people strategy—offering the opportunity to influence firm-wide growth initiatives, lead compensation design and administration, and partner closely with senior leaders across the firm. The ideal candidate is a strong financial modeler who can translate data into executive-level insights while also ensuring disciplined execution of core compensation processes.

This is a player-coach role with one direct report.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Finance & Growth Support

• Partner closely with Finance leadership and the COO to support evaluation of growth opportunities, operational investments, and strategic initiatives
• Contribute financial modeling and analytical support for business cases, scenario planning, and resource allocation decisions
• Synthesize financial and operational data into clear, concise presentations for the COO and senior leadership audiences
• Partner with business unit leaders to track and report on growth KPIs, identifying trends and surfacing actionable insights
• Lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of firmwide compensation frameworks, including incentive structures and long-term compensation programs
• Partner with HR and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs are aligned with the firm's talent strategy and financial objectives
• Advise the COO and business heads on compensation-related decisions for key hires, promotions, and retention situations

Compensation Administration

• Own the end-to-end annual compensation review process, including cycle planning, system management, approvals workflow, and communication
• Develop and maintain compensation reporting and analytics, including budget forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
• Ensure adherence to internal governance standards related to compensation
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for HR and Finance teams on all compensation-related matters

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders across investments, private wealth, operations, and corporate functions
• Manage and develop one direct report, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning
• Represent the COO's office in cross-functional projects, workstreams, and firm initiatives as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, compensation, corporate finance, or a related field within financial services
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design and administration
• Advanced financial modeling skills; ability to build models from scratch and stress-test assumptions
• Strong executive presence and communication skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience working closely with or supporting senior leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in wealth management, asset management, or professional services
• Familiarity with incentive compensation structures common to financial services (long-term compensation, carried interest, revenue sharing)
• MBA or advanced degree
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior analysts

Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Glenmede has 9 office locations in the US. For further information, please visit http://www.glenmede.com .

Our Benefits Overview:

-Competitive health and welfare benefits, including company HSA contributions

-Numerous voluntary benefit choices available

-Company subsidized commuter benefits

-Generous paid time off, including parental leave

Glenmede is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to any legally protected characteristics. To learn more about Glenmede’s policy on equal employment opportunity, please visit https://www.glenmede.com/equal-opportunity-employer/ .

** We are not seeking agency assistance with this role. No agencies, third parties, or phone calls, please. Glenmede is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Glenmede via-email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Glenmede, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Glenmede.