Strategic Finance Manager-Professional Services

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* Position Summary:

** We are seeking a results-driven professional
** Strategic Finance Manager-Professional Services
** to lead financial governance and ensure profitability across our professional services business. This role will oversee the financial performance of service operations, develop and maintain competitive labor rate models, and contribute to deal strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will work closely with executive leadership and service delivery teams to ensure disciplined financial management and sustainable growth.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provide financial governance and oversight across all professional services operations to ensure profitability and efficiency.
* Analyze and monitor project and portfolio-level performance, identifying areas for margin improvement and cost optimization.
* Develop, maintain, and benchmark competitive labor rate structures in alignment with market trends and service strategies.
* Partner with business leaders to review and structure deals, proposals, and pricing to align with profitability targets and strategic goals.
* Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes for the professional services organization.
* Produce and present financial insights, dashboards, and KPI reports to executive leadership to support decision-making.
* Collaborate with accounting and billing teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and timely invoicing.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and accounting standards.
* Support business case development for strategic initiatives and service expansions.
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* 7+ years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years supporting a professional services or consulting business.
* Strong understanding of project-based financials, cost modeling, and margin management.
* Experience with deal structuring, pricing strategies, and rate development.
* Exceptional analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems (Workday, Salesforce, or similar).
* Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders and influence executive-level stakeholders.
** Preferred Attributes:
*** Experience in a high-growth technology, engineering, or telecommunications services environment.
* Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for operational improvement.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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Data One Systems is a trusted IT services provider for many top companies worldwide. We partner with organizations to provide custom solutions for physical IT infrastructure projects. Specializing in custom fiber and copper cable manufacturing, physical connectivity, and turnkey solution design, Data One has the capabilities and experience required to deliver world-class results.
Data One was founded to provide an unparalleled experience through seamless, efficient, and adaptive cable and physical infrastructure services ideal for every network, in any equipment location nationwide. We partner with our clients to simplify the product supply chain and streamline deployment through innovative solutions emphasizing speed, quality, and flexibility while eliminating waste and saving our customers time and money.
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