Senior Manager Finance and Strategy

Ascension Search Partners

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Senior Manager Finance and Strategy

Dallas, TX

IDj-31748Posted 9/29/2025

Ascension Search Partners has been exclusively engaged by a high-growth, private equity–backed data center and digital infrastructure provider to identify a talented Senior Manager, Finance. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the VP of Finance, positioned at the center of the company’s continued expansion.

The Senior Manager, Finance will act as a key strategic partner to leadership, serving as the analytical engine of the business by driving forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and decision support. The successful candidate will bring strong technical finance skills paired with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide insights that directly shape company performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead revenue modeling and analytics at both the company and customer levels, ensuring accuracy and quality across revenue streams
Oversee the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple business units
Deliver executive-ready financial reports, variance analyses, and dashboards to senior leadership
Support strategic initiatives and investment decisions through scenario planning and sensitivity analyses
Partner with Accounting, Treasury, and other functions to align capital planning and financial reporting
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards, internal controls, and corporate policies
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability
Mentor and develop junior finance team members to strengthen the department’s overall capability

Ideal Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
7–10+ years of progressive corporate finance or FP&A experience (investment banking, audit, or professional services background a plus)
Strong financial modeling and executive presentation skills
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and BI tools
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, influence decision-making, and drive performance
High intellectual curiosity, hands-on work ethic, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to join a scaling, market-leading platform at a pivotal stage of growth, where finance plays a critical role in shaping strategy and execution. The Senior Manager, Finance will gain unmatched exposure to executive leadership and the broader business, with strong career advancement potential as the company continues its expansion.

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