Director, Strategic Finance

Real Chemistry

Director of Strategic Finance overseeing company-wide strategic growth initiatives at Real Chemistry. Responsible for program management and financial analysis to ensure measurable business value.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and financial analysis, with a strong focus on driving large-scale strategic initiatives and building financial models. Capable of effective communication and collaboration across all organizational levels while managing ambiguity and ensuring operational execution.

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Program ManagementFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingStrategic Initiative OwnershipAdvanced Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingQuantitative SkillsProgram ManagementStrategic Initiative ExecutionFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAccountabilityClarity in ExecutionManaging Through Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

ExcelFinancial Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFAMBA

Industry Keywords

FP&ACorporate FinanceConsultingM&A

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the biweekly cadence and working sessions to unblock progress
Drive accountability across follow-ups, owners, and deadlines
Own Bold Moves end-to-end—roadmap, execution, and outcomes
Build and maintain financial models to quantify initiative impact
Prepare executive-ready updates, financial dashboards, and recommendations for leadership reviews
Lead structured working sessions with functional owners to drive clarity and execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of experience spanning program management and financial analysis in complex, cross-functional environments
Strong financial acumen and quantitative skills
Proven track record owning and driving large-scale strategic initiatives end-to-end
Advanced Excel and financial modeling proficiency
Experience with FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or M&A a strong plus
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Familiarity with managing through ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent analytical credential a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Generous holiday and paid time off
Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning