Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team. This role offers regular exposure to senior CLAO and CFO leaders, through forecast reviews, quarterly outlook discussion, and budget sign-off meetings. You will play a key role in shaping financial outcomes, partnering across the business, translating financial & operating data into clear decision options that directly impact forecast accuracy and planning processes, and lead a team of analysts in the production of timely, well documented forecasts and variance narratives. The position is ideally located in Dallas, TX however, there is geographic flexibility for well qualified candidates in the U.S.

As a senior finance manager, you will be responsible for:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes for multiple key functions including challenging assumptions, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and delivering accurate, timely financials
• Build and maintain data driven forecasts including headcount, labor & benefits, outside services, and other key drivers
• Produce monthly variance explanations versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, including root-cause analysis and recommended actions
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance forecast accuracy and operational efficiency
  
  

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Partner closely with HR, Legal, Procurement, Operational Finance, Investor Relations, and external advisors to ensure cohesive financial understanding and accuracy.
• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders by translating financial data into actionable insights that guide and support decision-making.
  
  

Financial Modeling & Decision Support

• Develop and refine complex financial models, scenario analyses, and what-if frameworks to support strategic initiatives and leadership discussions
• Deliver concise, data-driven insights and materials for senior finance leadership anchored to storytelling and guiding the business, with regular exposure to CLAO & CFO-level forums
• Own recurring executive materials for senior finance leadership, such as monthly forecast packages and quarterly outlook readouts
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 3-6 financial analysts, providing coaching, guidance, and support
• Coach the team on modeling, storytelling, stakeholder management, and tool use. Provide clear feedback and build capability over time
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, continuous learning, and high performance
  
  

Governance, Controls & Audit

• Maintain and enhance global finance policies related to compliance, SOX, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support internal and external audit with accuracy and professionalism.
  
  

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, strong executive presence, & extreme organizational skills and we will help you grow, pursue, & fulfill what drives you.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance decision support, or related areas
• At least one year of supervisory experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and timely execution in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics, write clear variance narratives, and build executive-ready presentations
• Proven success in building strong cross-functional relationships and supporting high-visibility leadership discussions
• Strong people development skills with a passion for coaching and leading others
• Proficiency with Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle Planning (PBCS), or similar systems
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
  
  

Ideally, You Will Also Have

• Master’s in business administration degree
• CPA or CFA certification
• Experience with BI tools
  
  

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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