Career Opportunities: Sr Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (93542)

Freeman•Dallas, TX

67d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, FP&A - Technology Business Partner serves as the primary finance liaison to the Technology Organization, providing strategic financial guidance and decision support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and senior IT leadership. This role is responsible for aligning financial planning and analysis with the company's technology strategy, ensuring investments in infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, and innovation are financially sound and aligned with enterprise goals. The Sr. Manager will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Technology function, while driving financial transparency and operational efficiency. This position will support our Finance team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office in Dallas, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 3 years supporting a Technology or IT function.
Strong understanding of IT financial management, including CapEx/OpEx, and software licensing.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior technology and finance leaders.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with SAP, Hyperion Planning, and SmartView required.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

CPA, and/or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic finance partner to the CIO and Technology leadership team, supporting decision-making across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for the Technology Organization, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide financial targets and strategic priorities.
Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate technology investments, including business cases for capital expenditures, software licensing, and vendor contracts.
Provide monthly reporting and variance analysis on technology spend, headcount, and project performance; identify risks and opportunities.
Partner with IT PMO and procurement to track and forecast project costs, resource allocations, and ROI on major initiatives.
Design and implement dashboards and KPIs to monitor technology performance and financial health.
Support executive presentations for board meetings, investment reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting capabilities using Hyperion Planning, SmartView, and SAP.
Lead or support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects related to technology strategy, innovation, and operational efficiency.