Job Description An employer is looking for a manager of strategic planning in the Plano, TX area. You will primarily be tasked with driving business growth and support long-term strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for leading the development of data-driven strategies, creating compelling business narratives, and delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams and leadership. You will translate complex data (mostly financial in nature) into clear, impactful stories, while maintaining a pulse on competitive trends and business performance through robust KPI reporting. - Strategic planning and storytelling: Develop clear/ cohesive business strategies that align with company goals. Translate complex data and strategic insights into compelling narratives and presentations for leadership. - Competitive insights & market analysis: Conduct in-depth competitive analysis to identify market trends, opportunities and threats. Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes - KPI reporting/ performance management: Develop, track and report on key performance indicators that align with strategic business goals. Lead the creation of dashboards and other tools to provide real-time visibility into business performance. - Other: Partner with finance, marketing, product development, and operations teams to align strategic objectives and performance goals. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements 7+ years experience in leading strategic planning, competitive/ financial analysis teams Prior consulting experience at a big four (EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte) Experience in competitive market research and trend analysis Proven background in developing and reporting KPIs and performance metrics Proficient in data analysis- Excel, PowerBI/ Tableau Able to analyze data, draw insights, and tell a compelling story Bachelors in finance or accounting QSR or retail industry experience null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.