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Senior Manager, Strategic Planning

Plano, TX 75024

Posted: 02/19/2026 Industry: Accounting/Finance Job Number: 123896 Type: Full-Time

Job Description

High Profile has partnered with our client to find their next Senior Manager, Strategic Planning to drive enterprise-level strategy and performance initiatives.  This person will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and will lead the development of data-driven strategies, drawing insights, creating compelling business narratives, and delivering actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful stories, while keeping a pulse on competitive trends & business performance through robust KPI reporting.


Key Responsibilities


Strategic Planning & Executive Storytelling

  • Translate complex data into clear, compelling executive presentations and business narratives
  • Develop and articulate enterprise-wide strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives
  • Facilitate strategy sessions and drive alignment across cross-functional teams


Competitive & Market Intelligence

  • Conduct competitive and industry analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and trends
  • Deliver actionable recommendations to enhance market positioning and long-term growth


Performance Management & KPI Reporting

  • Establish and monitor KPIs that align with strategic business goals
  • Build dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into business performance
  • Partner with Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to ensure strategic goals are reflected in KPIs and performance metrics


Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

  • Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to leadership, offering insights & recommendations to improve the company’s performance & competitive edge
  • Mentor junior team members and foster a data-driven, collaborative culture


This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-oriented organization that values innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking. The role offers strong visibility with executive leadership and the chance to influence high-level business decisions.

Job Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, competitive analysis, corporate strategy, or related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred
  • Strong ability & proven track record analyzing data, drawing insights, and telling a compelling story
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize data into executive-level insights and presentations
  • Experience developing and managing KPI frameworks and performance dashboards
  • Strong analytical and financial business acumen
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data tools
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Plano, TX Tuesday–Thursday

Meet Your Recruiter

Stacey Ferrara, CPA
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant
Accounting & Finance

Joined High Profile in 2024

Stacey grew up in Mississippi and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, where she majored in accounting. After college,  she joined Deloitte & Touche in their audit practice. While there, Stacey earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. After 6 years spent auditing in both New Orleans and Dallas, she left to go work for Robert Half as a Recruiter in their accounting and finance permanent placement division. After Robert Half, she started her own tax practice while staying home with her two daughters. The next 9 years she spent in the private sector as a Controller, and realized her love and passion was for recruiting and providing  quality customer service. In 2024, after 3 years of recruiting for reputable staffing agencies, she joined High Profile as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Stacey has 25 years of experience in the accounting & recruiting industries. This experience and her active CPA certification give her invaluable resources for both candidates and clients. She is passionate about matching top talent with rewarding career opportunities in organizations where professionals can grow and thrive.

Outside of work, Stacey loves to spend time with her husband Keith, their 2 grown daughters, their sweet puppy Maggie, and close friends! She enjoys traveling, entertaining, and cooking with her husband!

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