Strategy & Transformation Manager

Candescent

$90K — $130K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years in strategy consulting (MBB preferred) or equivalent corporate strategy/transformation experience (Fintech or SaaS preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to structure complex problems and generate actionable insights.
  • High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, modeling) and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills across diverse teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
  • Collaborative team player with a bias toward action and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic initiatives designing and executing cross-functional enterprise-level projects.
  • Build and maintain financial and operational models for informed decision-making.
  • Develop compelling storyboards and presentation materials for executive and Board alignment.
  • Coordinate workshops and synthesize stakeholder input to shape solutions.
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs to measure success of transformation initiatives.
  • Support junior team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with Executive Leadership Team.
  • Ownership of critical workstreams in a high-visibility role.
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking environment to accelerate your career.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic, analytical, and results-oriented Strategy & Transformation Manager to join our Transformation team. This high-visibility role supports the strategic design and enablement of initiatives aligned with the organization's long-term strategy. You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and apply your strategic toolkit to drive innovation and organizational change.

By joining the Transformation team, you will help leaders and stakeholders analyze pressing challenges, identify growth opportunities, and track measurable impact. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of critical workstreams and accelerate your career within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Design and execute cross-functional, enterprise-level initiatives from ideation through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain financial and operational models to inform decision-making and business case development.
• Executive Communication: Develop compelling C-Suite storyboards and presentation materials for leadership and Board alignment.
• Strategic Planning Support: Coordinate workshops and stakeholder interviews; synthesize input to shape solutions and drive consensus.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyze KPIs to measure success of transformation initiatives.
• Team Collaboration: Support junior team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in strategy consulting (MBB preferred) or equivalent corporate strategy/transformation experience (Fintech or SaaS preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to structure complex problems and generate actionable insights.
• High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, modeling) and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) preferred.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Collaborative team player with a bias toward action and decision-making.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Candescent

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Strategy & Transformation Manager jobs: