Senior Manager, Financial Business Partners

WSP•Tempe, NY

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its United States team, supporting the Property & Buildings business line. The role serves as a trusted financial partner to business leaders, providing strategic guidance and insights that support decision-making, financial performance, and long-term business objectives. The Finance Business Partner works with leaders to understand financial and operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and turn complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations. The role also applies technical expertise and leadership capabilities to maintain high standards of financial performance and support the development and knowledge sharing of others. The position offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, collaborate with leaders across the organization, and contribute to financial and operational performance. WSP provides benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave and vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings. Expected salary is $91,900–$148,600 across all locations, or $91,900–$139,100 in Colorado. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related discipline.
Recognized accounting or finance certification, such as CPA, CMA, CA, or another applicable professional certification.
Strong experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance management.
Strong understanding of financial statements, profitability measures, and key business and operational performance drivers.
Ability to analyze complex financial and business information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Experience partnering with business leaders to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Strong analytical capabilities and ability to address complex business and technical challenges.
Ability to maintain current technical knowledge and apply relevant financial practices and tools.
Ability to lead and manage others in producing high-quality professional deliverables.
Commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing with junior team members.
Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate across functions and navigate a complex business environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience in a strategic Finance Business Partner capacity.
Experience advising senior business leaders and influencing financial or operational decisions.
Experience in professional services, engineering, consulting, or another complex matrixed organization.
Experience identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, reporting, and operational performance.
Experience with financial planning, reporting, or enterprise performance management systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
Experience leading or developing finance professionals and supporting broader financial knowledge across an organization.
Recognition for professional or technical excellence within finance or a related industry.

Responsibilities

Partner with business and functional leaders on strategic planning, decision-making, and execution of business priorities.
Lead and support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
Analyze financial and business information to identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve financial and operational performance.
Help leaders establish achievable financial targets and monitor progress against business objectives.
Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators and financial metrics.
Analyze financial results, profitability, and business performance to identify key drivers and opportunities.
Prepare and present financial analyses, business cases, forecasts, and recommendations to leadership.
Translate complex financial information into practical recommendations for finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Collaborate across functions to align financial plans and resources with business priorities and growth objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, efficiency, and overall business performance.
Maintain current technical and financial knowledge and apply emerging practices and tools to complex business challenges.
Lead financial initiatives and contribute to high-quality professional work.
Mentor junior team members and support knowledge sharing and development.
Strengthen financial understanding and accountability among business partners and leaders.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life coverage
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings