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VP / SVP, Strategic Planning Jobs in Indiana, United States at Realwings LLC
Title: VP / SVP, Strategic Planning
Company: Realwings LLC
Location: Indiana, United States
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VP / SVP, Strategic Planning
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Regular, F/T
Summary
We are seeking a senior leader to own and evolve the company’s strategic planning, modeling, and analytics capabilities, serving as a critical partner to the executive team. This role combines executive-level strategic influence with hands-on analytical execution, translating corporate strategy into rigorous, decision-grade models and insights.
The VP will lead high-impact analyses across scenarios such as M&A, market expansion, budgeting, and transformational initiatives—while directly engaging in complex modeling, BI analytics, and cross-functional problem solving.
At Gaia, soft skills are key to success. We seek candidates with strong interpersonal abilities – effective communication, teamwork, prioritization, and problem solving – who can adapt to change, manage conflicts with empathy, and collaborate well with diverse teams. While technical skills matter, we highly value those who build positive relationships, contribute to a supportive culture, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. If this sounds like you, you’ll thrive in our dynamic environment.
Must be able to work on campus in Louisville, CO.
Gaia Subscribers Strongly Preferred
US citizenship or an existing work visa is required
Non-smoker
Responsibilities
- Own the development, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide financial and strategic models, including long-range planning (LRP), valuation frameworks, and scenario platforms
- Remain hands-on in building and refining complex models, particularly for high-priority or ambiguous strategic initiatives
- Lead advanced analytics and BI-driven insight generation (e.g., dashboards, performance tracking, KPI frameworks) to support real-time decision-making
- Partner directly with the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership to shape corporate strategy through data-driven insights
- Drive modeling and analysis for major strategic decisions, including M&A, capital allocation, pricing strategy, and new business incubation
- Design and lead scenario planning processes that stress-test the business under varying macroeconomic and competitive conditions
- Collaborate closely across Finance, Marketing, Operations, and executive leadership to align data, assumptions, and strategic priorities
- Translate ambiguous strategic questions into structured, quantitative analyses that inform executive decision-making
- Oversee the integration of financial, operational, and market data into cohesive, scalable modeling frameworks
- Build and lead a high-performing team (if applicable), while setting standards for modeling rigor, transparency, and usability
- Present clear, actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders
- Drive modernization of modeling and analytics capabilities, including automation, advanced analytics, and BI tooling
Qualifications
- 10–15+ years of experience in corporate finance, strategy, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting
- Proven track record of influencing executive-level decisions through analytical insights
- Deep, hands-on expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis at an enterprise level
- Strong experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and data analysis (SQL, Python, or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically, balancing leadership with direct execution
- Experience leading large-scale initiatives such as M&A transactions, corporate transformations, or long-range planning processes
- Strong leadership and cross-functional influence skills
- MBA, CFA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Key Leadership Competencies
- Strategic + Tactical Balance: Able to zoom out to shape strategy and dive deep into the model when needed
- Executive Communication: Distills complex analyses into clear, actionable narratives
- Cross-Functional Influence: Effectively partners across Finance, Marketing, and leadership teams
- Judgment Under Uncertainty: Provides clarity in ambiguous, high-stakes situations
- Data-Driven Leadership: Embeds analytics into the company’s decision-making culture
What Success Looks Like
- Executive team and Board rely on outputs as a trusted foundation for strategic decisions
- Complex models are not only built but personally validated and pressure-tested for critical initiatives
- BI and analytics capabilities enable real-time visibility into performance and key drivers
- Cross-functional teams are aligned through a shared, data-driven understanding of the business
- The function operates as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on analytical engine
Compensation
- Type: Salary
- Range: $250000 – $300000 (USD)
More About Gaia
Gaia exists as a transformational network to empower a global conscious community.
Gaia (Nasdaq: GAIA) is a publicly traded company in Louisville, Colorado. We offer global video streaming of over 8,000 original series, shows, films, documentaries, and practices for conscious living to our members in over 190 countries. Our vast video library serves as a vessel for the community we seek to empower. We are not a subscription service that streams whatever pays our bills. Our content goes deep into select niches of Seeking Truth, Transformation, Alternative Health and Yoga channels. We often cover subjects that other media companies won’t touch.
We expect you did explore Gaia’s library of original shows, documentaries, and films. If our work on ancient wisdom, who are we, our true history, coverups, and metaphysics resonates, you might be a good fit for Gaia. We seek to hire and inspire employees who embrace our mission to empower a global conscious community, who hope their work empowers our community of inspired members, to be a catalyst of transformation. The best work we do every day is to remember our vision is “to empower the evolution of consciousness.”
The perks of working collaboratively with a team dedicated to sharing this mission include an on-site gym; a beautiful solar-powered campus, complete with hiking and running trails, community garden, and a labyrinth; and an on-site, mostly organic café that serves breakfast and lunch daily including a full-service espresso bar featuring locally roasted coffee.
Full-time employees are offered alternative and traditional medical benefits including preventative coverage; as well as dental, vision, 401K, and life insurance.
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