Associate Director, Strategic Finance

Associate Director, Strategic Finance We are seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Finance to own day-to-day program management and execution of Bold Moves, our portfolio of company-wide strategic growth initiatives, while bringing the financial rigor and quantitative judgment to ensure each initiative delivers measurable business value. This highly visible role drives roadmap, execution, and outcomes across multiple workstreams that span functional teams and senior leadership, with a distinct emphasis on quantifying impact, modeling tradeoffs, and tracking value realization. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on program leader who pairs strong program management with financial acumen and comfort working in the numbers. Reporting into the Senior Director of M&A (program owner) and partnering closely with Finance, business, and functional leads, this individual will own Bold Moves end-to-end—setting the cadence, driving prioritization, modeling and tracking financial outcomes, surfacing risks, and preparing executive-ready updates. What You'll Do Own the Cadence & Drive Accountability Run the biweekly cadence and working sessions to unblock progress and maintain momentum. Drive accountability across follow‑ups, owners, and deadlines. Apply sound judgment to flag risks early and provide data‑backed resolution options. Own Program Execution End-to-End Own Bold Moves end-to-end—roadmap, execution, and outcomes—across all initiatives. Drive prioritization and alignment with business leads, sequencing work to deliver against financial and operational targets. Maintain a single, clear roadmap with unambiguous owners, status, and dependencies. Track and monitor deliverables, resolve blockers, and keep initiatives on track. Build and maintain financial models to quantify initiative impact—cost savings, revenue growth, and operational improvements—and track delivery against targets. Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and scenario models to inform prioritization and sequencing tradeoffs. Translate operational progress into financial terms, owning the value‑realization view for each Bold Moves initiative. Partner with Finance to align initiative targets with budget, forecast, and reporting. Governance & Executive Reporting Surface risks, delays, and misalignment with clear, decision‑ready resolution options. Prepare executive‑ready updates, financial dashboards, and recommendations for leadership reviews. Standardize reporting templates and maintain initiative health and value‑tracking dashboards. Provide concise updates, risk assessments, and decision points to senior leadership. Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment Lead structured working sessions with functional owners to drive clarity and execution. Partner with Bold Moves leads to ensure initiatives meet outcomes and financial targets. Manage diverse stakeholder needs and keep cross‑functional teams aligned. What We're Looking For 7–10+ years of experience spanning program management and financial analysis in complex, cross‑functional environments. Strong financial acumen and quantitative skills, with the ability to build models, interpret financial and operational data, and translate initiatives into measurable business value. Proven track record owning and driving large‑scale strategic initiatives end-to-end, with accountability for financial outcomes. Advanced Excel and financial modeling proficiency; experience with FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or M&A a strong plus. Experience and comfort working closely with C‑level or senior executives and cross‑functional teams. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, manage diverse stakeholder needs, and exercise sound judgment to drive initiatives forward. Able to work autonomously, push for clarity, and drive accountability without close oversight. Familiarity with managing through ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with operational execution. CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent analytical credential a plus; experience in professional services environments a plus. Pay Range: $160,000–$170,000. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits program and perks, tailored to your region. Benefits include paid time off, private medical, dental, vision plans, mental wellness coaching, and access to LinkedIn Learning classes. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr