Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

WSP•Meridian, ID

About The Position

The IT Finance Analyst is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the Regional IT Business Partnership, acting as a bridge between functional teams to align financial objectives with operational priorities, through open, honest and actionable communications, proactive provision of in-business-context guidance, and supporting the business to deliver on their strategic intent — acting as an independent voice within operations, constructively challenging assumptions and decisions to ensure financial discipline and value creation. The Analyst will provide financial and analytical support to add value in driving business unit financial performance, supporting the budgeting and forecast process, and ensuring financial control of the IT Business Line operations. As an IT Finance Business Partner, you will play a critical role in aligning financial strategy with business objectives across the IT organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing financial insight, performance analytics, and strategic guidance that support informed decision-making, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. By combining strong business acumen with financial expertise, you will help optimize investments, manage costs, improve performance, and deliver value across the IT portfolio. This role is responsible for the financial governance, reporting, and operational support of the US IT Business Line while providing global finance support across key technology portfolios.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; professional accounting or finance designation (CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent) is a plus.
7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a business partnering, FP&A, or financial management role.
Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, business case development, and technology cost structures.
Experience supporting IT organizations, technology portfolios, software licensing, cloud consumption, and capital investment planning is highly desirable.
Proven ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights and executive-level recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership, operational teams, and cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
Experience in the Engineering, Professional Services, Technology, or consulting sectors is preferred.
Familiarity with enterprise financial and performance management systems, including Oracle, Hyperion, EPM platforms, Power BI, and advanced Excel-based financial modeling.
Ability to navigate complex organizational structures, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced global environment.
Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with a customer-service mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
Demonstrated commitment to financial governance, internal controls, process optimization, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinking and business acumen
Financial modeling and scenario analysis
Executive communication and storytelling
Cost optimization and value realization
Technology financial management (TBM/ITFM)
Continuous improvement and process automation
Project and portfolio financial management
Change management and organizational influence

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted financial advisor to IT and business unit leaders, providing strategic insight and constructive challenges to improve business performance, optimize costs, and support informed decision-making.
Collaborate with IT leadership teams to develop and execute short-term and long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational goals, including pricing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, and margin improvement opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business strategies into actionable financial plans and measurable outcomes.
Deliver clear financial narratives, recommendations, and business cases to support leadership decisions and investment priorities.
Lead financial performance management for assigned IT business units, portfolios, and strategic initiatives, including P&L oversight where applicable.
Analyze and challenge monthly business performance, including operating expenses, capital investments, project portfolios, service consumption, and key performance indicators, ensuring variances are understood and addressed.
Provide meaningful trend, variance, and scenario analysis, to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement actions.
Develop and monitor financial and operational metrics to support revenue growth, cost efficiency, operational income, and cash flow objectives.
Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned IT business areas, ensuring forecasts support effective business decisions and accountability for financial commitments.
Support portfolio governance reviews, monitor project financial performance, and provide ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives.
Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities through analysis of spending trends, demand forecasts, project pipelines, and investment plans.
Prepare and present business results to leadership, highlighting key insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Promote financial literacy and business acumen across the organization through guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Lead month-end close activities including accrual preparation, (GL detail review, Insight reconciliation, Business-as-Usual, M&A, PMO, and Consumption based services); Analyze and prepare journal entries related to engineering software, margin adjustment, and IT Function entries; complete month-end reconciliations with Corporate Finance; support US Project (WAN) reporting; and monitor US capital expenditures against budget or forecasts.
Manage recurring reconciliations for engineering software and enterprise technology services. Maintain and enhance allocation methodologies across key platforms, including Microsoft E365, Project, Visio, and Zscaler. Reconcile the clearing account and ensure accurate cost allocations, entries, and recoveries across business units.
Oversee financial management of telecommunications and technology vendors, including telecom expense review and approval, carrier account reconciliations, invoice processing, purchase order administration, budget validation, coding compliance, and vendor relationship support. Coordinate with Accounts Payable and operational teams to ensure timely and accurate payment processing and issue resolution.
Provide financial support for global technology portfolios. Conduct monthly consumption analysis, KPI monitoring, portfolio performance reviews, financial reporting updates, and support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes. Partner with global and regional stakeholders to identify financial risks, opportunities, and optimization initiatives across technology services.
Maintain strong financial controls, support audit and compliance requirements, improve reporting processes, and identify opportunities to enhance financial transparency, operational efficiency, and decision-making across the IT organization.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
life
retirement savings
paid sick leave
paid vacation (or other personal time)
paid parental leave
paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings