Associate Director- Business Strategy and Planning
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Associate Director, Strategy is a senior individual contributor and emerging leader responsible for driving high-impact strategic initiatives for Providence Global Center. This role sits at the intersection of corporate strategy, finance, and operational excellence — translating complex business challenges into actionable, data-driven strategies that accelerate growth, improve efficiency, and strengthen competitive positioning.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in financial analysis and FP&A, hands-on experience in operational process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent), and proven ability to develop and communicate board-level strategic narratives. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to C-suite stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning & Corporate Strategy
- Lead the development and refinement of multi-year strategic plans, including market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, and growth opportunity identification
- Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities, translate them into operational roadmaps, and drive cross-functional alignment
- Design and facilitate strategy building, annual planning cycles, and board-level strategy reviews
- Monitor industry trends, emerging business models, and macroeconomic signals to inform proactive strategic pivots
Finance & Business Performance
- Develop and own financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, M&A opportunities, capital allocation scenarios, and new market entries
- Partner with FP&A and business unit finance teams to align strategic priorities with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
- Build investment cases (TCO reduction, scenario analysis) to support executive decision-making and Board presentations
- Track and report on strategy execution KPIs, bridging financial performance to strategic objectives
Operational Excellence
- Identify, scope, and lead operational improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or equivalent)
- Drive process standardization and efficiency improvements across finance operations, shared services, and business unit workflows
- Develop target operating model frameworks and capability assessments to support organizational transformation
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement — establishing metrics, governance, and accountability mechanisms
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Prepare executive-ready deliverables including strategy decks, business cases, performance dashboards, and board materials
- Influence senior leaders without direct authority, building credibility through analytical rigor and pragmatic recommendations
- Manage relationships with external advisors, consultants, and data providers
- Mentor junior analysts and associate-level team members; contribute to team capability building
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 10–12 years of progressive experience spanning management consulting, corporate strategy, GCC Finance Ops, private equity, or corporate FP&A/finance
- Demonstrable track record leading end-to-end strategic projects with measurable business impact
- Hands-on experience in operational improvement programs (process mapping, root cause analysis, KPI design)
- Exceptional structured problem-solving and synthesis skills; ability to build compelling narratives from complex data
- Outstanding written and verbal communication; experience presenting to C-suite and/or Board audiences
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
- MBA from a top-tier institution or equivalent advanced degree
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience in finance operations in healthcare provider / payer
- Exposure to M&A due diligence, post-merger integration, or carve-out strategy
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Strategic Competency |
What We Expect |
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Strategic Thinking |
Frames ambiguous problems, identifies non-obvious solutions, and sets a clear direction amid uncertainty |
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Financial Acumen |
Translates strategic choices into financial implications; builds rigorous models to support decisions |
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Operational Excellence |
Drives process efficiency with discipline and structure; sustains improvements over time |
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Executive Communication |
Synthesizes complexity into crisp, compelling narratives for senior audiences |
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Stakeholder Influence |
Builds trust and drives alignment across functions without direct authority |
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Analytical Rigor |
Applies data-driven frameworks and structured thinking; challenges assumptions constructively |
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Leadership & Mentorship |
Coaches junior team members, fosters a high-performance culture, leads by example |
