Strategic Finance Manager - Modeling, M&A & Board Insights

Centric Brands Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to build complex financial models and drive strategic planning across the organization.

You will report to the Senior Director, Strategic Finance and collaborate with CFO/CEO-level peers to whiteboard scenario analyses that shape our growth. The role requires strong Excel skills, accounting knowledge, and at least 2 years in corporate finance, with investment banking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate finance experience
• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, data analytics or mathematics
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and write effectively
• Interest in CFA studies is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and enhance financial models to support strategic decisions
• Develop detailed business plans and long-range forecasts
• Prepare financial analyses for Executive and Board presentations
• Assist in evaluating M&A, licenses, and joint ventures
• Analyze credit and governance documents
• Evaluate financial returns for lenders and investors
• Attend sessions with CFO/CEO and senior executives
• Prepare monthly financial reporting materials for Board

Skills

Strong qualitative analytical skills

Advanced Excel & financial modelling

Strong communication skills

Ability to write effectively

Team-oriented under tight deadlines

Accounting and finance knowledge

Corporate finance experience

Investment banking experience (preffer

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/accounting/finance/data analytics or mathematics

Pursuing CFA (optional)

Job description

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to build complex financial models and drive strategic planning across the organization.

You will report to the Senior Director, Strategic Finance and collaborate with CFO/CEO-level peers to whiteboard scenario analyses that shape our growth. The role requires strong Excel skills, accounting knowledge, and at least 2 years in corporate finance, with investment banking experience preferred.