Finance Manager

Overview

Glenmede is seeking a Finance Analyst to serve as a key strategic and analytical resource to the Chief Operating Officer. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of finance, operations, and people strategy—offering the opportunity to influence firm-wide growth initiatives, lead compensation design and administration, and partner closely with senior leaders across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance & Growth Support
• Partner closely with Finance leadership and the COO to support evaluation of growth opportunities, operational investments, and strategic initiatives
• Contribute financial modeling and analytical support for business cases, scenario planning, and resource allocation decisions
• Synthesize financial and operational data into clear, concise presentations for the COO and senior leadership audiences
• Partner with business unit leaders to track and report on growth KPIs, identifying trends and surfacing actionable insights
• Compensation Design & Strategy
• Lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of firmwide compensation frameworks, including incentive structures and long-term compensation programs
• Partner with HR and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs are aligned with the firm's talent strategy and financial objectives
• Advises the COO and business heads on compensation-related decisions for key hires, promotions, and retention situations
• Compensation Administration
• Own the end-to-end annual compensation review process, including cycle planning, system management, approvals workflow, and communication
• Develop and maintain compensation reporting and analytics, including budget forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
• Ensure adherence to internal governance standards related to compensation
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for HR and Finance teams on all compensation-related matters
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders across investments, private wealth, operations, and corporate functions
• Manage and develop one direct report, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning
• Represent the COO's office in cross-functional projects, workstreams, and firm initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, compensation, corporate finance, or a related field within financial services
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design and administration
• Advanced financial modeling skills; ability to build models from scratch and stress-test assumptions
• Strong executive presence and communication skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience working closely with or supporting senior leadership

Prioritized Qualifications

• Experience in wealth management, asset management, or professional services
• Familiarity with incentive compensation structures common to financial services (long-term compensation, carried interest, revenue sharing)
• MBA or advanced degree
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior analysts