Associate Director, Finance Business Partner

Job Description Grant Thornton is building a world‑class Finance & Accounting organization to power decisions, performance, and growth across an increasingly global business. As Associate Director, Finance Business Partner for Technology & Operations, you will be a key member of the CFO organization – sitting within the FP&A function and reporting to the Head of FP&A. In this role, you will own the financial performance view for two of the firm’s most strategically important internal functions: GTech (Grant Thornton’s enterprise technology division) and Operations. Working alongside GTech and Operations leadership on planning cycles, investment decisions, and performance management, you will bring financial rigor, analytical depth, and a commercial mindset to help these functions operate effectively and allocate resources with confidence. You will translate complex technology and operational spend into clear narratives and actionable insights – contributing to reporting that flows up through the Head of FP&A to the CFO, ELT, and Board – while continuously raising the bar on how these functions are measured, forecasted, and understood across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance Partnership Act as the primary finance partner to GTech and Operations leadership, providing decision support across investments, cost optimization, workforce planning, and strategic initiatives. Translate technology and operational spend, capacity trends, and performance data into clear narratives and recommendations for the CFO and ELT. Provide finance input into technology investment cases, build‑vs‑buy decisions, vendor strategy, and operational transformation programs. Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management Own end‑to‑end budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial plans for GTech and Operations – including capital expenditure, project portfolios, and run‑rate cost management. Drive top‑down planning assumptions and target‑setting in partnership with function heads; maintain a disciplined rolling forecast cadence. Lead scenario planning to surface cost risks, investment trade‑offs, and efficiency opportunities – and partner with leadership on proactive mitigation. Executive & CFO Reporting Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reporting for the CFO, ELT, and Board committees covering GTech and Operations. Build and maintain clear, insightful executive materials that connect operational activity to financial outcomes. Continuously improve reporting reliability, speed, and insight depth through automation, standardization, and stronger controls. Technology, Standardization & Team Leadership Partner with GTech and the broader FP&A team to deploy emerging planning and BI tools – strengthening data architecture, governance, and automation across finance processes. Champion standardization and consistency in how technology and operational costs are tracked, allocated, and reported across the enterprise. Lead and mentor FP&A analysts; collaborate with Controllership on monthly close analytics and cost center reporting. Qualifications Required 7–10+ years of progressive Finance experience (FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or similar), including team or workstream leadership. Proven track record as a finance business partner to Technology, Operations, or similarly complex internal functions – with direct experience managing large, multi‑category cost bases. Experience preparing CFO‑ and executive‑facing financial materials and board‑level reporting. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including capital expenditure, project‑based costing, and headcount/capacity modeling. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with enterprise planning. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and lead through ambiguity. Preferred Familiarity with technology cost structures – including infrastructure, software licensing, and project portfolio management. Experience with ERP, BI/reporting tools, data governance, and finance transformation programs. Track record of improving reporting reliability and speed through process, data, or automation initiatives. The base salary range for this position is between $146,900 and $220,300. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: opportunity, flexibility, and support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services – and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non‑attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans‑Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals enjoying exceptional career‑growth opportunities and a distinctive cross‑border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About The Team The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how: Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well‑being through work‑life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion. Here’s what you can expect next If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you also to check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at Benefits We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. Additional Details It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. 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