Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Apply Job ID 31266 Date posted 08/05/2025Job Family:
Finance Planning & Analysis
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What you will do:
The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will manage financial planning including budgeting and forecasting for the business in addition to monthly reporting and analysis of the financial operations of the business. The individual will be responsible for the development and/or improvement of financial planning and reporting systems, will prepare financial and management reports, and present findings and specific recommendations to senior management. As a senior member of the Accounting and Finance Departments, this position reports directly to the Director of Finance and regularly engages with Executive Leadership. We are seeking candidates with a strong financial background in addition to very strong Microsoft Excel and reporting tool systems experience. Experience in cost accounting for federal government contracts, and familiarity with government contract compliance is required.
What you will need:
Minimum of 7 Years of Experience: Direct and proven experience in a similarly structured role
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred
Experience managing and supervising staff
Demonstrates extensive knowledge in the following areas:
Overseeing the month end financial reporting process including the monthly financial reporting package. Ensuring accuracy of segment and company financial results.
Managing the annual budgeting, quarterly forecast, and long-range financial planning processes at a total company level
Building and optimizing reporting structures to provide real-time visibility into performance and drive actionable insights
Analyzing and forecasting all three financial statements (Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Income Statement.
Ad hoc reporting and analysis requests
Presenting monthly metrics and tracking of business KPIs
Financial modeling, maintaining complex spreadsheets, and ease with multiple financial systems
What would be nice to have:
Demonstrates proven extensive knowledge in the following areas:
Prepare Board and Lender packages, as well as budget and forecast presentations.
Enhance budgeting and forecasting accuracy
Continue to build and mentor high-performing FP&A members, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and strategic insight
Knowledge of key professional services metrics
Manage the financial planning and analysis migration and integration of acquisitions.
Working with PE firms
Skills Preferred:
Demonstrates proven and extensive skills sets in the following areas:
Supervise analyst(s); mentor and coach them.
Provide financial reporting guidance and train all accounting and finance staff on proper accounting controls.
Proficiency at MS Office suite. software tools and highly skilled at Excel
Proficiency with Oracle EPM Planning and reporting
Experience with Deltek (Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense) and Financial Reporting tools such as Cognos, Power BI, and planning software such as Hyperion Planning.
Peoplesoft experience is preferred.
Supporting financial decision makers
Interacting with all levels of the organization, including internal and external constituencies
Private Equity Experience
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
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