Finance Business Manager Consultant at AG Consulting Partners, Inc.

United States

$120k - $135k

<p>We are actively seeking candidates with strong experience in business management, chief of staff support, or finance-focused operations within large, complex organizations. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of supporting budget management, vendor processes, headcount tracking, and executive-facing business operations, with the ability to manage large budgets, navigate internal systems and tools, and maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. </p><p>While this role is open to candidates across the United States, we are only able to provide W2 employment and benefits to consultants based in Washington State or Texas.</p><p>Work Location Flexibility:<br /> Currently, this role provides the option for fully remote work; however, flexibility from our consultants is important for both our team and clients. Project activities may be influenced by evolving client needs, team rhythms, or return-to-office expectations. If in-person collaboration becomes necessary, consultants must be prepared to align with those expectations, and we will provide as much advance notice and support as possible should that need arise.</p><p></p><p>This engagement is expected to run for 6 months with the possibility of extension.</p><p></p><p>As a Finance Business Manager Consultant for AG Consulting Partners, a typical day might include the following:</p><ul><li>Own budget tracking across multiple spend categories, including T&amp;E, discretionary, vendor, and other operational expenses, ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date </li><li> Monitor forecast versus actuals, identify variances, and proactively communicate risks, gaps, or changes that may impact the broader budget plan </li><li> Manage large and complex budgets, potentially in the millions, with a high degree of precision, organization, and accountability </li><li> Build, structure, maintain, and improve spreadsheets and trackers used for budget management, headcount reporting, vendor oversight, and financial planning </li><li> Support and manage vendor processes, including approvals, purchase order creation, PO tracking, and ongoing administrative coordination </li><li> Track and maintain both FTE and vendor headcount, including updates tied to hiring plans, approvals, and budget allocations </li><li> Adapt quickly to the communication styles and working rhythms of multiple executives while delivering highly detailed, accurate, and proactive support</li></ul><p></p><p>This job is for you if:</p><ul><li> You thrive on solving complex problems. You enjoy thinking outside the box, approaching challenges with creativity, and finding innovative solutions. If an answer isn’t immediately clear, you dig deeper and explore new perspectives until you find the right approach.</li><li> You are highly strategic and know when to escalate. You can assess situations, understand what actions you can take, and recognize when a decision needs to be escalated to your executive client—always ensuring the right issues reach the right level at the right time.</li><li> You build strong relationships with executive clients. You understand the importance of trust, credibility, and proactive support in working closely with executive leaders. You anticipate their needs and create a seamless partnership that enables them to focus on high-impact priorities.</li><li> You excel in high-pressure situations. You remain calm and solutions-oriented, even in fast-moving or ambiguous environments. You embrace challenges as opportunities to bring structure and clarity.</li><li> You influence without authority. You hold others accountable and help drive decision-making, even when you’re not the final decision-maker. You understand how to guide stakeholders toward alignment and action.</li><li> You are detail-oriented and take pride in getting things right. Whether managing key deliverables, coordinating executive briefings, or preparing strategic presentations, you ensure everything is accurate, polished, and impactful.</li><li> You’re a lifelong learner. You approach every situation as an opportunity to expand your knowledge and improve your approach. You’re open to feedback and continuously refine your skills to stay ahead.</li></ul> <p>You have: </p><ul><li> 8+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, or related business roles.</li><li> 5+ years of experience working as a Business Manager or Chief of Staff for an enterprise-level client in a consulting capacity. </li><li>Experience supporting budget management in a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, or similar business operations capacity </li><li> Strong experience with forecast vs. actuals, budget tracking, reforecasting, and financial reporting</li><li> Proven capability in business program management, organizational skills, culture and change management experience, and excellent communications skills.</li><li> Experience in similar roles, supporting senior leaders or strong operational/business management experience.</li><li> Demonstrated expertise in both Excel and Power BI, including proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and visualization techniques.</li><li>Experience preparing executive-ready reports, trackers, or summaries for leadership review</li><li>Experience tracking and maintaining FTE and vendor headcount with strong attention to detail </li><li> Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build, structure, maintain, and analyze complex spreadsheets and trackers </li><li> Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to multiple executive communication and working styles. </li></ul><p></p><p>You might also have:</p><ul><li>Recent Microsoft Consulting or Contracting Experience: Experience supporting the Microsoft client in a consulting or contracting capacity within the past two to three years.</li><li>Familiarity with internal tools related to finance, procurement, headcount management, or employee systems </li><li>Experience supporting leaders through business planning cycles, budget reviews, or operational cadences </li><li>Experience working with vendor onboarding or procurement-related workflows </li><li>Prior experience in a highly matrixed environment supporting multiple stakeholders or executives</li></ul> <p>About Us</p><p>AG Consulting Partners, Inc. is a Redmond-based boutique consulting firm. Our mission is to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit to relentlessly deliver an exceptional experience and results for our people and our clients.</p><p>We take care of our people. Our excellent benefits to full-time employees include competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k matching, education reimbursement, wellness allowances, community and philanthropic events, and flexible career paths.</p><p>See what our employees have to say about our company Working at AG Consulting Partners | Glassdoor</p><p>We’re humbled to be consistently acknowledged by local and national organizations for our success, including Consulting Magazine, Puget Sound Business Journal, and Inc. 5000.</p><p>We look forward to welcoming you to our team of amazing consultants and partners! Learn more about our firm at https://agconsultingpartners.com</p><p></p><p>Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide assistance or sponsorship for employment Visas and Visa extensions at this time.</p><p></p><p>The compensation for this position is tailored to reflect your unique skill set, relevant experience, and the current dynamics of the job market. We strive to ensure that our compensation package is competitive and fair, taking into account various factors to provide a rewarding opportunity for our team members.</p><p>The annual salary range for this role is: 120,000-135,000 in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. </p>