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Strategic Finance Lead

$98k - $163k

Guidehouse

Job Family Finance Planning & Analysis Travel Required Up to 10% Clearance Required None What You Will Do We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Strategic Finance Lead to join our Finance organization. This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for leading complex financial analyses and modeling initiatives that support critical business decisions, long-term planning, and investment strategy. You will partner closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to translate operational drivers into actionable financial insights and ensure decision‑making is grounded in economic and business reality. Lead complex financial modeling initiatives, including: Three‑statement models (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) Long‑range planning and scenario models Discounted cash flow (DCF) and valuation model Support M&A and strategic investments through valuation analysis, diligence support, and financial integration modeling. Build driver‑based forecasting frameworks that tie financial outcomes to underlying business performance. Partner with business leaders to identify key performance drivers and embed them into financial planning and forecasting models. Independently lead multiple workstreams, managing timelines, structuring analyses, and delivering high‑quality outputs. What You Will Need Bachelor Degree required 6+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or corporate development Advanced financial modeling expertise, including three‑statement modeling and DCF analysis Experience supporting M&A, investment analysis, or strategic planning initiatives Strong ability to connect financial results to underlying business drivers Advanced Excel skills and experience building complex, scalable financial models Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders What Would Be Nice To Have Experience in professional services or project‑based business models Exposure to driver‑based forecasting or performance analytics transformation Experience building long‑range planning (LRP) models MBA, CFA or advanced degree The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or View email address on click.appcast.io . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guidehouse

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