Director of FP&A for Engineering Services

John Staurulakis - Greenbelt, MD

Full-time - Senior

Greenbelt, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of FP&A for Engineering Services at JSI is a strategic leadership role responsible for serving as the Finance Business Partner (FBP) to the Engineering Divisions. This position involves collaborating with senior leadership to provide financial insights that drive decision-making and profitability. The role requires a deep understanding of engineering services, an agile mindset, and exceptional communication skills to influence outcomes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders of Engineering Divisions to develop accurate and forward-looking budgets, forecasts, and P&Ls, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial goals.
• Provide detailed, actionable analysis of revenue, expenses, and key financial metrics, offering insights on trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the enhancement of annual budgeting and forecasting processes, identifying opportunities to streamline and improve accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business priorities.
• Plan, facilitate, and drive results from cross-functional working sessions and meetings, ensuring clear objectives, action items, and follow-up.
• Design and deliver compelling executive-level presentations and management reporting packages, focusing on high-impact financial data that guides decision-making.
• Champion change management initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of project plans with clear milestones to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Drive financial innovation by introducing new ideas, frameworks, and strategies that enhance divisional profitability and financial performance.

Requirements

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 8-10 years of relevant financial experience, with a proven track record in a finance business partnership role, ideally within engineering services or a related industry.
• CFA designation (preferred) or actively pursuing.
• Previous experience in a consulting or professional services environment (strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with NetSuite (preferred) and advanced Excel skills (required).
• Ability to write or record basic VBA scripts (preferred).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to drive change and deliver results.

Nice-to-haves

• CFA designation (preferred)
• Proficiency with NetSuite (preferred)
• Ability to write or record basic VBA scripts (preferred)
• Previous experience in a consulting or professional services environment (strongly preferred)

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• Educational opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.