Strategic Operations & Finance Lead

Crowe; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in the United States is seeking a Business Operations Manager to drive strategic and operational planning for a business unit. You will partner with leaders to manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and key initiatives while ensuring adherence to firm policies and performance standards.

The role emphasizes translating strategy into execution, supporting cross-functional projects, and delivering actionable insights through analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6–9+ years in business operations, FP&A or related roles.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or projects.
• Proficiency with financial and reporting tools and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for aligned business units or cost centers.
• Prepare and analyze recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reports; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with firm financial, procurement, and operational policies and guidelines.
• Assist in managing project budgets, invoicing, and expense tracking; coordinate with Finance and Procurement as needed.
• Support workforce planning activities, including resource forecasting and organizational changes.
• Manage and coordinate operational projects or initiatives as assigned, tracking progress and supporting delivery.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational processes, tools, templates, and metrics.
• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, including reports, presentations, and status updates.
• Represent business operations in cross-functional teams or working groups where operational insight is required.
• Support change initiatives, communications, and continuous improvement efforts across the aligned organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations

Tools

Excel

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Crowe in the United States is seeking a Business Operations Manager to drive strategic and operational planning for a business unit. You will partner with leaders to manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and key initiatives while ensuring adherence to firm policies and performance standards.

The role emphasizes translating strategy into execution, supporting cross-functional projects, and delivering actionable insights through analytics.