Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

As a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis at KBR, your key responsibilities will include leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with leadership to align financial strategies, and conducting variance analysis. You'll also develop financial models to support decision-making and prepare various financial reports. Mentoring a team of FP&A analysts and enhancing financial reporting processes through data aggregation technologies are also vital parts of the role.

To be considered for the Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis position at KBR, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields; an MBA or CPA is preferred. Additionally, you need 7-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, particularly within government contracting environments, combined with proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools.

Essential experience for the Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis position at KBR includes a strong background of 7-10 years in financial planning and analysis, especially in government contracting sectors. Familiarity with government regulations such as FAR and CAS is crucial, as is proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and various reporting tools like Excel.

At KBR, we are committed to supporting your career growth as a Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis by offering various professional training and development opportunities. This includes access to resources that help you enhance your skills, pursue certifications like CPA or MBA, and foster a culture that encourages continuous learning and career advancement.

KBR offers a competitive selection of lifestyle benefits to its Sr. Managers in Financial Planning & Analysis, including a 401K plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a flexible work schedule. These benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

When discussing your approach to budgeting and forecasting, emphasize your analytical skills and collaboration with various departments. Describe how you collect input from stakeholders, analyze historical data, and use financial models to create accurate forecasts. Highlight your ability to align budget objectives with organizational goals, showcasing the importance of clear communication throughout the process.

In answering this question, outline specific financial models you have created or managed in previous roles. Discuss your approach to scenario analysis, the types of data you incorporate, and how these models support decision-making. Mention any tools you have utilized, such as advanced Excel functions or software solutions, to add depth to your response.

Explain how you keep up-to-date with relevant regulations such as FAR or CAS and ensure compliance in all financial planning activities. Discuss your experience collaborating with compliance teams, conducting regular reviews of budgets, and integrating regulatory requirements into financial models. Provide examples of how you've managed compliance-related challenges in past roles.

Detail your step-by-step approach to conducting variance analysis, starting from gathering relevant data and identifying key performance indicators. Explain how you analyze discrepancies between planned and actual financial performance, draw insights, and collaborate with team members to develop action plans based on your findings.

When discussing your mentoring experience, provide examples of how you have guided FP&A analysts towards achieving their career goals. Share your strategies for fostering a culture of learning, such as providing feedback, conducting training sessions, and helping them develop their skills in financial modeling and analysis.

Share specific strategies you use to manage tight deadlines effectively, such as prioritizing tasks, utilizing time management techniques, and leveraging collaboration with your team. Illustrate how you've successfully met deadlines in previous roles without compromising the quality of your financial reports.

Discuss the financial reporting and analysis tools that you are proficient in, such as Excel, Costpoint, and COBRA. Explain how you use these tools to streamline processes, maintain accuracy, and produce insightful financial reports, ensuring to highlight any experience with automation or data visualization technologies.

Provide a specific example where you identified a gap in an existing financial process and what steps you took to improve it. Discuss the outcomes of your improvements—whether it led to time savings, cost reductions, or enhanced reporting accuracy—and how you collaborated with stakeholders to implement these changes.

In your response, highlight your ability to simplify complex financial concepts into understandable terms. Describe your use of visuals, such as graphs and charts, and how you tailor your communication style to your audience's level of financial knowledge to ensure clear understanding.

Discuss your comprehensive approach to cash flow forecasting, including analyzing historical patterns, projecting future cash flows based on operational activities, and monitoring project-level cash conversion. Mention any specific tools or methodologies you use to ensure accuracy and reliability in your forecasts.