Head of Practice, Corporate Performance Management

Summary

Join Clearsulting as their Head of Practice for Corporate Performance Management (CPM)! This Director-level role, reporting to the Head of North America, involves leading a team of 15+ consultants. You will oversee commercial and delivery activities, driving growth and profitability. Responsibilities span strategic direction, team engagement, talent recruitment, client relationship management, business development, and identifying new growth opportunities. The position requires 10+ years of CPM/EPM experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership. Clearsulting offers a hybrid or remote work environment with benefits including unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Performance Management or Enterprise Performance Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Practice Leader, Director, VP, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in leading and scaling a CPM/EPM practice, preferably within a consulting or professional services environment
• Proven track record of managing large, cross-functional teams and projects in corporate finance or enterprise performance management (EPM)
• Deep expertise in EPM/CPM functional areas, including: close and consolidations; planning, budgeting & forecasting; capital planning; people planning and reporting & analytics
• Experience with CPM/EPM solutions such as OneStream, Oracle, Planful, Tagetik, Pigment or SAP including the implementation, configurations and optimization for clients
• Experience managing strategic alliances with technology partners, ensuring alignment on business objectives and mutual growth
• Experience in developing and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation
• Proven success in business development, building client relationships, and growing revenue within a consulting practice
• Experience in leading sales pursuits, proposals, and RFP responses for CPM/EPM projects

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and build the structure to execute strategies
• Promote team engagement and champion performance development
• Lead talent recruitment and foster a high-performing culture
• Coach and mentor team members
• Stay current with market trends and tailor strategies accordingly
• Drive business development and manage a strong pipeline
• Oversee deal cycles, maintain high-quality standards, and serve as an Engagement Lead
• Resolve escalations, mitigate risk and provide subject matter expertise across accounts
• Identify new growth opportunities beyond historical areas
• Define practice direction aligned with overall strategy and drive offering innovation
• Lead organic and inorganic growth efforts in collaboration with leadership
• Mitigate risks and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and prioritize key partnerships, developing new alliances as needed
• Oversee partnership growth and manage relationships for channel success
• Represent the firm in joint activities and drive collaborative thought leadership
• Align partnership activities with joint strategic goals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work environment
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses