Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis in Reston, Virginia. The Director will provide strategic financial leadership to build and scale an FP&A function that supports the company’s growth and evolving business needs. The role leads enterprise-level financial planning, analysis, and performance management, partnering with executive leadership on strategic decisions, growth initiatives, and operational excellence. It also establishes best-in-class processes, develops team capabilities, and integrates advanced analytics and AI-driven tools into finance operations.

The Director operates with broad autonomy under general executive direction and leads, mentors, and develops a scalable, high-performing FP&A team. This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategic oversight with direct involvement in analysis, modeling, and problem-solving. The position partners with business-unit, executive, operational, systems, and technology leaders to improve reporting and data integrity, establish consistent planning processes, and provide actionable insights.

The role oversees financial models, forecasts, long-range plans, reporting packages, and executive presentations; leads continuous improvement across close, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management; and sponsors complex special projects as requested by executive leadership. Compensation is $146,000–$190,000, with eligible variable compensation, if any, commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles, including leadership responsibility.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or comparable project-based ERP systems.
• Deep understanding of financial statements, performance metrics, and business drivers.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor talent and build high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, advanced modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, and respond to constituents with urgency.
• Strategic leadership, executive influence, sound judgment, and decision-making capability in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Ability to operate independently while aligning with enterprise strategy and priorities.
• High degree of accountability, integrity, and commitment to quality.
• Proven ability to drive profitability, growth, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal leaders, peers, and external partners and collaborate across organizational silos.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience building, scaling, or transforming FP&A functions in a growth-oriented or evolving environment.
• Experience incorporating automation, advanced analytics, or AI tools into finance processes.
• M&A valuation, due diligence, and integration experience.
• Industry experience in professional services, engineering, or consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Operate with broad autonomy under general direction from executive leadership regarding corporate strategy, financial objectives, and key priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, coaching employees and building a high-performing, scalable team structure.
• Assess team capabilities and evolve roles, responsibilities, and organizational design to support growth.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented culture within FP&A and across the organization.
• Balance strategic oversight with active involvement in analysis, modeling, and problem-solving.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to executive and operational leadership, providing financial insight to support growth, profitability, and risk management.
• Partner with Business Systems and Technology teams to drive automation, improve data integrity, and enhance the timeliness and accuracy of financial, accounting, and KPI reporting.
• Establish and standardize enterprise forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
• Build FP&A into a trusted business partner function that delivers actionable insights to leadership.
• Integrate advanced analytics and AI-driven capabilities into FP&A processes, including forecasting, reporting, and scenario planning.
• Champion a data-driven, technology-enabled FP&A function that reduces manual processes and increases scalability.
• Lead advanced, data-driven analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting operational and financial performance.
• Partner with business-unit leadership to forecast financial results, expected volumes, workforce demands, and long-term resource needs.
• Oversee financial models, forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with Bowman’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and present executive-level content for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews, including results, forecasts, and key risks and opportunities.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial and operational performance reporting to executive leadership.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Sponsor and lead complex, high-impact special projects requested by executive leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
• Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director