Financial Planning and Strategy Consultant

Could you be a good fit? We are seeking a Financial Planning and Strategy Consultant to serve as a key liaison between Business and IT, supporting financial operations, strategic planning, and executive decision-making for large-scale technology initiatives. This role requires a strong foundation in financial analysis, portfolio management, and executive reporting—ideal for someone with a management consulting background and experience in banking or financial services. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and act as the right hand to a key business leader, occasionally stepping in as her backup. What will your day look like? As a Financial Planning and Strategy Consultant you will: • Lead financial oversight for enterprise IT initiatives exceeding $200MM in project and BAU spend. • Partner directly with multiple CIOs to deliver forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis across strategic programs. • Develop and refine long-range financial models to guide investment decisions and resourcing plans. • Prepare executive-level presentations, delivering financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership. • Manage and mentor a small team of analysts responsible for procurement, reporting, and budget management. • Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure financial transparency, compliance, and governance. • Support strategic planning sessions with data-driven recommendations and scenario modeling. • Step in as backup to the financial lead as needed to maintain leadership continuity and stakeholder confidence. You will be a good fit for this IT Finance Professional role if you have: • Management consulting experience with a proven ability to operate in complex, matrixed organizations. • A strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and portfolio management. • Prior experience in the banking or financial services sector. • Comfort presenting regularly to senior stakeholders, including CIOs and executives. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights. • A hybrid skill set blending business analytics, strategic planning, and project financial management. • Advanced Excel modeling and financial reporting skills; Power BI or visualization experience a plus. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. About Market Street Talent We are a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on staffing solutions for Information Technology and Creative positions. We are heavily invested in the IT and Creative verticals, and that’s what our clients and candidates love about us. We understand the nuances of placement—the platforms, positions, backgrounds, and intricacies of specific jobs—and we know what it takes to find highly skilled specialists that fit seamlessly into a company’s culture. Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of technology and creative talent in our world, one candidate, one client, one community at a time. Our Goal: To coach clients and candidates through the entire placement process and cultivate long-term, healthy business relationships. Our Culture: At MST, we believe in pursuing excellence in everything we do, treating everyone with the utmost respect, and showing empathy for our community. Sound like you? Ready for your next challenging opportunity? Click Apply Now!