Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Reston, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team in Reston, Virginia. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Provide strategic financial leadership to build and scale a FP&A function that supports the company’s growth and evolving business needs. This role will lead enterprise-level financial planning, analysis, and performance management while partnering with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making, growth initiatives, and operational excellence. The Director will play a critical role in establishing best-in-class processes, developing team capabilities and integrating advanced analytics and AI-driven tools into finance operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Fifteen or more (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 required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor talent and build high-performing teams.
Highly analytical with advanced modeling and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Strategic leadership mindset with the ability to influence at the executive level.
Strong 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.
Exceptional verbal, written, and executive presentation skills.
Ability to build strong, effective relationships with internal leaders, peers, and external partners.
Commitment to enterprise collaboration and breaking down organizational silos.
Deep understanding of financial statements, performance metrics, and business drivers.
Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or transforming FP&A functions in a growth-oriented or evolving environment preferred.
Experience incorporating automation, advanced analytics, or AI tools into finance processes strongly preferred.
M&A valuation, due diligence, and integration experience preferred.
Industry experience in professional services, engineering, or consulting firms preferred.

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, with a strong focus on coaching, elevating and building a high-performing, scalable team structure.
Assess current 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.
Operate as a hands-on leader, balancing strategic oversight with active involvement in analysis, modeling, and problem-solving as needed.
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 forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes across the enterprise.
Build FP&A into a trusted business partner function that delivers actionable insights to leadership.
Lead the integration of 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 the development of advanced, data-driven analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting operational and financial performance.
Partner with business unit leadership to forecast financial results, expected volumes, workforce demands, and long-term resource needs.
Oversee the development and maintenance of 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/opportunities.
Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial and operational performance reporting to executive leadership for decision-making purposes.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to the monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
Sponsor and lead complex, high-impact special projects as requested by executive leadership.