Director of Finance

KeLe

. Serve as a strategic analytical partner to Kele’s finance and business leadership teams .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, strategic project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive informed decision-making and improve business performance. Proficient in managing complex quantitative analyses and developing actionable recommendations for growth opportunities.

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Financial AnalysisStrategic Project LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationQuantitative AnalysisConsulting Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentMarket EvaluationPricing Strategy AnalysisM&A SupportPerformance MetricsInvestment Decision AnalysisOperational Initiative SupportTransformation Project ManagementCommercial Strategy Analysis

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsIntellectual CuriosityTime Management

Industry Keywords

Strategy ConsultingDistribution ClientsIndustrial ClientsCross-Functional ProjectsPost-Merger Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic analytical partner to Kele’s finance and business leadership teams
Leverage data and financial analysis to identify opportunities and drive informed decision-making
Analyze complex, ambiguous business questions and develop data-driven recommendations
Lead strategic analytical projects from problem definition through analysis, recommendation, and implementation
Evaluate growth opportunities involving new markets, facilities, distribution capabilities, customer segments, and investments
Assess the financial and strategic impact of major business decisions
Use Kele’s data and technology resources to uncover trends and improve business performance
Develop financial analyses and business cases for investment decisions
Analyze pricing, marketing, and commercial strategies, including marketing ROI, customer economics, and commission structures
Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, sales, marketing, IT, and other functions
Support M&A and strategic initiatives, including acquisition evaluation and transaction analysis
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and analytical capabilities
Build a repeatable analytical framework to prioritize strategic opportunities and investments

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of post-MBA consulting experience, or 2+ years at the pre-MBA level, at a top-tier strategy consulting firm
Strong track record of performance
Direct experience supporting distribution and/or industrial clients in or outside of consulting
Experience working on large cross-functional projects across multiple areas, including transformation, commercial and operational initiatives, and post-merger integration
Superior critical thinking skills, including problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and drawing valid conclusions
Ability to run and manage highly complicated quantitative analysis in a defect-free manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating data-driven information
Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated interest in learning
Ability to work in a high-demand, performance-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
Strong leadership skills and ability to gain credibility with team members and senior management
Ability to act as both an individual contributor and team manager (Player/Coach)
Ability to deliver on short time frames and meet deadlines
Open and honest communication style that builds trust and respect

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
HSA FSA (medical and dependent care)
401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life for employees and dependents available
Paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity leave