Strategic Operations Lead for Business Transformation

Crowe; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Business Operations Manager to drive strategic and operational planning for a business unit, partnering with leaders to ensure adherence to policies and standards. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement across projects and initiatives.

You will translate strategic goals into actionable plans, prepare leadership materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and resources.

Qualifications

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

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 thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field

Tools

Excel/Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Business Operations Manager to drive strategic and operational planning for a business unit, partnering with leaders to ensure adherence to policies and standards. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement across projects and initiatives.

You will translate strategic goals into actionable plans, prepare leadership materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and resources.