Strategy & Planning Lead

Strategy & Planning LeadOnsite - Sioux Falls, SD 57110OverviewPosition Type Full Time Category FinanceDescriptionYour MissionWe are a closely held, rapidly growing cybersecurity company with plans to profitably scale revenue by +2.5x in 5 years. As the company grows, we are building a more intentional, disciplined, and scalable approach to strategy, planning, and execution. The Strategy & Planning Lead is a newly created role within the Office of the CFO, designed to serve as a force multiplier to executive leadership. This individual will work directly with the CFO and closely with the entire executive team to help define strategy, translate it into actionable plans, and ensure the organization executes against those plans effectively. This is a high-trust, high-impact individual contributor role. You will be SBS' architect for strategic growth, helping to create hundreds of millions of dollars in enterprise value. We are looking for candidates who currently live in the Sioux Falls area. This position will be based in our Sioux Falls office, which is scheduled to open later this year.Why SBS?At SBS, we lead with people — not products. We believe culture is a competitive advantage, and we protect it as fiercely as we protect our clients' data. Here's what sets us apart:Culture first. Passion, compassion, innovation, and empowerment aren't just words on a wall — they guide how we show up every day.Growth mindset. We invest in your learning through certification reimbursements and professional development opportunities.Competitive total rewards. You'll earn strong compensation and benefits with many premiums covered by the company.Purpose with profit. Your work directly impacts how community banks, credit unions, and other regulated industries protect their future.What You'll DoStrategic Planning & Long Range SupportPartner with the CFO to support the long range planning (LRP) processOwn components of the LRP, including industry and performance analysisTranslate strategy into financial and operational actionsSupport strategy development and financial modeling, with increasing ownership over timeMonthly Business Review (MBR) OwnershipDesign MBR structure, content, and cadenceOwn the Monthly Business Review process end to endBuild executive level materials and narrativesLead MBR discussions independentlyForecasting & Financial ModelingBuild and maintain forecasting modelsOwn weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue forecastingPerform scenario and sensitivity analysisValidate assumptions with executive leadershipChange Management & Execution EnablementEnable operational change across the organizationSurface risks, bottlenecks, and misalignmentTrack progress and flag risks to executionHelp make change structured and achievableExecutive & CFO SupportServe as trusted right hand to the CFOPrepare executive level materialsLead initiatives independentlySupport M&A targeting, diligence, and integration over timeProvide backup support to accounting operations and financial closeHow You'll WorkOperate at both strategic and detailed levelsCommunicate complex ideas clearlyUse Excel and PowerPoint as storytelling toolsMaintain low ego and high curiosity and coachabilityAble to commute to Sioux Falls, SD.QualificationsWhat You BringBackground in corporate finance, strategy, or consultingExperience driving growth inside an organizationAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skillsPolished communicator with executive presenceCurious, coachable, and impact orientedMBA preferred7-10 years relevant experienceWhat Success Looks LikeNear TermTrusted data, models, and narrativesEffective Monthly Business ReviewsStructured strategic initiativesImproved forecast accuracy through change managementOver TimeTight connection between strategy and executionAcquisition leadership throughout deal cycles and integration effortsSmoother change adoptionScaled impact of the Office of the CFOWhy This Role Is DifferentDirect exposure to executive decision makingOpportunity to help scale a business from $20M to $50M+Role designed for impact, learning, and growthThese specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners and filing cabinets. It will require working closely with others as well as alone.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to figure, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.Travel This position requires up to minimal travel.Other Duties The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Accordingly, the employee will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.This job description is subject to change at any time. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION We will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty of the contractor to furnish information.SBS CyberSecurity, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status of protected veteran.EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled