Director, Strategic Finance

About Palm Tree

Palm Tree is a modern M&A value creation firm that integrates financial consulting, operational consulting, and investment banking services. Founded in 2010, Palm Tree partners with private equity firms, business operators, and management teams through strategic events including acquisitions, carve-outs, recapitalizations, restructurings, integrations, and performance improvement initiatives.

The Director Position

The Director is a senior leadership role within Palm Tree’s Strategic Finance Consulting practice. Directors are responsible for guiding client engagements, overseeing financial strategy initiatives, and maintaining direct communication with private equity sponsors and executive leadership teams.

Core Responsibilities

• Guide project teams and oversee engagement execution across multiple concurrent clients
• Maintain consistent communication with private equity sponsors and executive stakeholders
• Ensure deliverables are commercially sound, actionable, and aligned with value creation objectives
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex financial or operational issues
• Lead the design and execution of integrated 3-statement financial models
• Oversee development of 13-week cash flow models and rolling 12-week liquidity forecasts
• Direct AOP, budgeting, and forecasting processes within portfolio companies
• Guide scenario planning, covenant modeling, and capital structure analysis
• Perform and supervise advanced quantitative and performance analyses
• Facilitate executive-level working sessions and board presentations
• Present financial insights and performance updates to sponsors and management teams
• Provide actionable recommendations tied to EBITDA growth, cash flow optimization, and valuation impact
• Develop long-term client relationships and serve as a trusted strategic advisor
• Advise on restructuring team processes, FP&A infrastructure, and reporting cadence
• Support organizational design improvements and finance function build-outs
• Drive 100-day plans and ongoing performance tracking initiatives
• Identify operational inefficiencies and margin improvement opportunities
• Mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Vice Presidents
• Provide structured feedback and performance coaching
• Foster a culture of accountability, rigor, and intellectual curiosity
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients
• Support proposal development and pitch efforts
• Contribute to expanding Palm Tree’s Strategic Finance platform
• Publish insights on strategic finance, liquidity management, and value creation
• Represent Palm Tree at industry events and conferences
• Contribute to firm-level intellectual capital and market positioning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, restructuring, or private equity
• Proven track record in client services or private equity-backed portfolio company environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and client relationships
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including liquidity forecasting and scenario analysis
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and AOP processes in complex environments
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, sponsor-driven environments

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range of $200,000–$225,000, plus performance-based incentive bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision premium coverage
• Competitive 401(k) program
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Robust maternity and paternity leave program
• Travel: 25%–50% travel may be required depending on client engagements