Strategic Finance Lead

Strategic Finance Lead

Strategic Project Lead Los Angeles, CA Temporary $90.00 - $103.00/hr Hybrid

Open to both Irvine and Los Angeles locations - will travel between locations once a month for meetings Hybrid role - onsite M-Th - WFH Friday Max Pay: $102.79 W2 Contract role - 12 months with potential for extension

Description

The Strategic Project Lead will partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic decision-making across business units. This role blends financial analysis and strategic thinking to evaluate business performance, inform long-term planning, and develop data-driven recommendations that supports operational and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, experience from investment banking or management consulting, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, compelling insights for executive audiences.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related, analytical role.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis concepts, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related, quantitative field
• Demonstrates strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skill with an ability to synthesize findings for an executive audience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment, but also the ability to lead projects and operate independently when needed
• Strong project and time management skills, especially an ability to handle competing priorities effectively

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience with a large investment management, asset management, or financial services firm
• Experience building dashboards, financial reports, or data visualizations with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Basic to intermediate coding or data manipulation skills (e.g., SQL, Python, advanced Excel)
• Exposure to cost management, operational finance, or enterprise-wide strategic initiatives

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.