Corporate Development – Manager, Strategic Finance
Position Summary
Corporate Development – Manager, Strategic Finance (external equivalent: Director)
What you will do
The Manager will play a critical role in accelerating the growth of Deloitte by supporting the planning, analysis, and evaluation of the firm’s largest and most strategic investments. The role is entirely project-based and serves as an internal strategic advisor that partners with senior leadership and operating executives across all four businesses of Deloitte (Consulting, Advisory, Tax, Audit). Note that the role requires limited domestic travel for project-related meetings with business partners. The team is remote, and the role can work from home or from one of Deloitte’s local offices if desired.
About the team
The role is on the Strategic Finance team within Deloitte’s US Corporate Development function. The Strategic Finance team drives the growth of the firm by supporting Deloitte’s largest and most strategic investments. Many investments supported by the Strategic Finance team align with the firm’s Strategic Growth Opportunities (SGOs) and include organic investments in technology and services businesses.
Examples of projects that the Strategic Finance team supports include:
- Organic investments related to cutting-edge technologies such as AI (including Generative AI), Cyber, Cloud and Blockchain & Digital Assets
- Major investments in high-growth professional services in areas such as Sustainability, Climate & Equity, Government & Public Services, Private Equity, and Space Strategy
- Financial analysis and thought leadership for major strategic initiatives across the firm
- Financial modeling for ad hoc projects for Corp Dev leadership
- Partnering with the firm’s Investment Finance team to conduct strategic reviews of active investments to assess performance against strategic objectives and financial targets
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the role will vary depending on the type of project. In addition, the scope of the role is flexible and will expand as the candidate becomes more experienced and demonstrates success on projects.
- Create driver-based financial models and business cases for organic investment opportunities
- Partner with business to gather and vet business case assumptions and underlying rationale
- Research internal and external metrics to develop benchmarks to sanity-check assumptions
- Storyboard presentations and develop decks related to project outputs and other relevant topics
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and market research to support projects
- Manage day-to-day aspects of team projects including project planning, resource management, timeline management, and leading working sessions with business partners
- Manage, develop, and mentor other team members
The successful candidate will possess:
- Strong skills in financial modeling and business case development for investments
- Experience in storyboarding and creating decks for executive audiences
- Strong understanding of Finance and Accounting concepts
- Excellent communication skills including partnering with executive leaders
- Strong team player who brings a “roll up your sleeves” approach to getting the job done
Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have a strong career interest in Strategic Finance and Corporate Development and the following qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, or quantitative Consulting roles
- Must be able to work with a team and business partners that primarily work East Coast hours.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Preferred:
- MBA
- Experience in technology and professional services businesses
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, Jersey City, New York City, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to California, Colorado, Jersey City, New York City, and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $113,100 to $232,300.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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