Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Strategic Finance Consultant

Location: Zionsville, Indiana

Job Type: Full-time

About Hurdle

At Hurdle, our success is measured by our clients' success. We take pride in partnering with small to mid-sized business owners to transform their financial vision into reality. We provide strategic financial planning resources that guide clients through the complete journey—from setting ambitious strategic goals to building detailed operational plans and monitoring progress along the way. Our approach is hands-on, collaborative, and results-driven, ensuring that financial planning becomes a true competitive advantage for the businesses we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Strategic Finance Consultant to partner with small to mid-sized business owners in developing and executing strategic financial plans that drive sustainable growth. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions around growth strategy and cash flow management. You'll work deeply with business owners to understand their goals and translate them into actionable financial roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

Client Partnership & Advisory

• Build deep, trusted relationships with business owners to understand their vision, goals, and operational realities
• Lead clients through strategic financial planning processes that align with their business objectives
• Serve as the primary strategic finance advisor for a portfolio of clients

Strategic Finance & FP&A

• Develop comprehensive financial plans, forecasts, and models to support growth initiatives
• Design and implement cash flow management strategies to ensure financial stability and enable investment
• Create scenario analyses and financial projections to inform major business decisions
• Identify financial opportunities and risks, providing proactive recommendations
• Build financial dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights
• Own the business’ chart of accounts and have a strong opinion of how to view the business to get actionable insights 
• Support clients as they craft commission and other incentive plans

Growth Strategy

• Partner with clients to develop and evaluate growth strategies from a financial perspective
• Model the financial implications of expansion, new product lines, market entry, and other strategic initiatives
• Support pricing strategy, unit economics analysis, and profitability optimization
• Guide capital allocation decisions and investment prioritization

Thought Leadership

• Develop best practices, methodologies, and tools that enhance our service delivery
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the organization
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership and business development efforts

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or financial planning roles
• Proven ability to lead cross-departmental financial planning at a small to mid-sized business
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with business owners and executives
• Self-directed with strong project management and organizational skills
• Expert in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
• Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks, BILL and other accounting platforms
• Experience with equity and/or debt financing rounds

Preferred

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar advanced credential
• Experience in consulting or professional services environment
• Experience managing or mentoring other finance professionals

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience level
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact with growing businesses
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Collaborative team environment

Location

Zionsville, Indiana

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