Director, Finance and Strategy

Director, Finance and Strategy

Location: Jacksonville, FL or US Remote

Reports To: VP of Finance & Strategy

Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000 Annually

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical Director, Finance & Strategy to partner closely with the VP of Finance & Strategy in driving data-driven decision-making across the business. This role leverages a strong foundation in analytical and financial modeling skills developed in transaction-oriented environments, while expanding into broader operational and strategic problem-solving. The Director will analyze complex and imperfect data sets, build analytical frameworks from first principles, and translate insights into recommendations that help shape key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Business Insights (Primary Focus)

• Own end-to-end analysis of large, complex data sets (“data cubes”), often in environments with incomplete or evolving data structures
• Build Excel-based analysis from scratch to support senior leadership decision-making
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear, concise insights and recommendations for executive audiences

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models, including multi-scenario and sensitivity analyses
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning through analytical modeling
• Analyze historical and projected financial performance, identifying key drivers and trade-offs

Strategic & Cross-Functional Support

• Prepare materials for leadership reviews and board-level discussions, with a focus on analytical rigor and clarity
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the organization to ensure analytical consistency and data integrity

M&A & Strategic Transactions (Selective Exposure)

• Support evaluation of potential M&A opportunities through financial modeling, data analysis, and diligence support as needed

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or a similarly rigorous analytical role
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling, and data-driven analysis
• Strong ability to work independently with large data sets and ambiguous problem statements
• Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and corporate finance fundamentals
• Exposure to BI tools (Tableau) or SQL is a plus but not required

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.