Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ALTEN Technology USA•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The FP&A Manager – USA leads financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting for ALTEN Technology USA’s U.S. operations. As a finance business partner to U.S. leadership, the manager provides actionable financial insights to support business decisions, improve financial performance and align operational priorities with financial objectives. The role emphasizes forecast accuracy, performance management, and ongoing improvement of FP&A processes and tools. The position oversees annual budgeting and regular forecasting, monitors results against budget, forecast and prior-year performance, and analyzes profitability, variances, trends, risks and opportunities. It leads monthly management reporting, prepares executive-level financial presentations, and supports North America Finance with consolidated reporting and performance analysis. The manager partners with business leaders on commercial, operational and investment decisions, including pricing, profitability and business cases, and works with Accounting to validate monthly results and improve the close and reporting cycle. The role also drives standardization, automation and continuous improvement of FP&A methods, reporting, dashboards and finance systems, and contributes to broader North America Finance transformation initiatives. Success is measured through forecast accuracy, delivery timelines, reporting quality and timeliness, improved profitability visibility, reduced manual reporting, quality of management insights, adoption of standardized processes and contribution to Finance transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, controlling or corporate finance.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting.
Strong understanding of P&L management and business performance drivers.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent business and financial acumen.
Ability to turn financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including interaction with senior executives.
Ability to constructively challenge business stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High ownership, autonomy and accountability.
Attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification.
Previous experience in an FP&A Manager, Finance Manager or similar role is strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP, planning and reporting systems.
Experience with NetSuite and OneStream would be advantageous.
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-business-unit or international organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting for the U.S. operations.
Coordinate financial assumptions with business leaders and align them with operational plans.
Prepare regular forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBIT and other financial indicators.
Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities to management.
Develop scenario analyses and financial simulations to support strategic and operational decisions.
Improve forecast accuracy and planning methodologies.
Monitor U.S. financial performance against budget, forecast and prior-year results.
Conduct variance analysis and identify operational and financial performance drivers.
Analyze profitability by business unit, customer, activity and other relevant dimensions.
Recommend actions to improve profitability and financial performance.
Challenge business assumptions and help operational leaders understand the financial impact of decisions.
Develop forward-looking analyses of performance trends, risks and opportunities.
Lead monthly management reporting for U.S. operations and ensure information is accurate, consistent and delivered on time.
Prepare executive-level financial presentations covering KPIs, trends, risks and opportunities.
Support North America Finance leadership with consolidated reporting and performance analysis.
Simplify and automate reporting where possible.
Partner with U.S. business leaders and management teams on financial guidance and decision support.
Support pricing, profitability, business cases and other strategic analyses.
Build stakeholder relationships while maintaining financial discipline and constructive challenge.
Translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
Work with Accounting during monthly closing to understand and validate financial results.
Review P&L trends, accruals, revenue and costs to identify unusual movements or potential corrections.
Help accelerate and continuously improve the monthly close and reporting cycle.
Ensure consistency among management reporting, accounting results and forecast assumptions.
Maintain financial controls and documentation supporting FP&A activities.
Improve FP&A processes across the U.S. organization and standardize planning, forecasting and reporting methodologies.
Develop dashboards and analytical tools that support faster, more effective management decisions.
Support automation and better use of finance systems and data.
Contribute to North America Finance transformation and harmonization initiatives.
Anticipate performance, challenge assumptions, raise risks and opportunities early, promote financial accountability, and contribute to Finance modernization.