Director, Corporate FP&A

KBR, Inc. • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

KBR is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in Houston, TX to lead the corporate FP&A function. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A, you will serve as a key partner to the CFO and CEO, shaping enterprise-wide financial strategy and driving transformation across the organization. You will lead a high-performing team, including a manager and analyst, with matrix responsibility for broader business unit FP&A teams, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and championing analytics and process automation. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including at least 3-5 years in a management role
• Experience in a corporate finance role within a large, public organization is highly desirable
• Financial Expertise & Leadership: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, with demonstrated ability to deliver actionable insights
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of synthesizing complex data into strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, with experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and advanced FP&A tools such as Oracle EPM Cloud (FCCS and Planning), Costpoint, MS Dynamics, and modern BI platforms (Power BI)
• Strong business acumen and results-oriented mindset, focused on driving organizational impact
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and direction for the FP&A function, driving enterprise-wide financial transformation and influencing executive decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of managers, analysts, and business intelligence professionals (direct and matrix reporting lines).
• Monthly Financial Performance: Oversee comprehensive analyses and review detailed reports on monthly financial performance, highlighting key variances to budget and forecast, and identifying trends to inform decision-making.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports and dashboards for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead global periodic forecasting and annual budgeting processes, consolidating business forecasts, identifying significant variances, and outlining risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning through financial projections and scenario analyses.
• Analytics & Automation: Champion the adoption of predictive and driver-based forecasting, leveraging advanced analytics, automation (RPA, AI tools), and modern BI platforms (Power BI) to deliver actionable insights.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives to modernize reporting, streamline processes, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Business Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to senior executives and department heads, providing financial guidance and supporting key business initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business performance and growth.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial results and strategic insights to key stakeholders, including the CFO, CEO, and senior management, through presentations and education of non-financial stakeholders.
• Investor Relations: Provide support to investor relations for quarterly earnings calls and ad-hoc investor webcasts and events.
• M&A Activities: Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess business transactions and strategic initiatives.
• FP&A Leadership and Mentorship: Serve as the liaison with business unit FP&A teams, driving engagement, standardization, and alignment across the global FP&A organization.
• Foster an inclusive team culture and support diversity in hiring, development, and advancement.

Benefits

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation.
• Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees