About the role
Location: Nashville, TN - relocation assistance available.
The Manager, Global Strategic Finance is a key member of the FP&A organization responsible for supporting enterprise forecasting, global financial consolidations, strategic analysis, and capital planning activities. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Strategic Finance, this role partners with regional finance teams and business leaders to provide financial insights that support planning, resource allocation, and executive decision-making.
The Manager will play a significant role in the monthly consolidated close process, global forecasting and consolidation activities, annual operating planning, and long-range financial planning. This individual will lead critical workstreams, including global CapEx planning, financial modeling, OKR development and enterprise performance analysis, while helping to drive consistency and rigor across global FP&A processes.
This role combines strong analytical capabilities and process leadership to support Finance leadership and enterprise planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Global Forecasting & Consolidations
Support enterprise forecasting, annual operating planning (AOP), and long-range planning processes
Coordinate forecast submissions, validate assumptions, and identify key risks and opportunities
Maintain and enhance enterprise forecasting and consolidation models
Partner with regional FP&A teams to improve forecast accuracy and consistency
OKR (operations and key results) development and performance tracking
Global Month / Quarter-end Performance Reporting
Lead financial analysis supporting the monthly and quarterly global close process
Prepare variance analyses, trend reporting, and management commentary
Partner with Accounting and FP&A teams to explain financial results and key business drivers
Support Board of Directors reporting packages and reviews
Capital Planning & Resource Allocation
Own the International CapEx forecasting and planning process
Consolidate capital investment requests and monitor performance against plan
Support resource allocation analyses and strategic investment decisions
Develop financial models and business cases for investment opportunities
Strategic Finance Support
Support enterprise strategic finance initiatives through financial modeling and scenario analysis
Develop executive-ready analyses and presentations for Finance leadership
Conduct ad hoc analyses related to growth initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and enterprise priorities
Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations
Process Improvement & Financial Systems
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting, reporting, and planning processes
Improve automation, reporting efficiency, and financial data quality
Develop expertise in enterprise planning and reporting systems, including OneStream
Support implementation of new planning tools and reporting capabilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Experience with planning systems (OneStream, Anaplan, Hyperion, etc.) and BI tools
Ability to manage complex planning cycles and multiple stakeholder groups
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Process-oriented mindset with focus on standardization, scalability, and automation
Proven ability to identify opportunities for operational improvement and drive execution
Success Measures
Forecast accuracy and consistency
Timely delivery of planning and reporting cycles
Executive satisfaction with reporting quality
Adoption of standardized planning processes
Reduction in manual reporting activities
Automation and efficiency improvements delivered
Cross-functional stakeholder effectiveness and influence
What You’ll Bring To The Team
· A proven track record of academic and professional excellence
· Bachelor's degree, preferably in economics, finance, accounting, and/or analytics field
· MBA or CPA viewed favorably
· 5-7+ years of related business experience
· In-depth financial planning, financial analysis, and business modeling expertise
· Attention to detail with focus on consistency and accuracy
· Deep intellectual curiosity to learn business and financial drivers
· Must be proficient in excel and financial modeling
· Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to improve financial modeling
· Experience with OneStream or Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Essbase is desirable but not required
· Intermediate to advanced technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
· Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills