Sr. Manager FP&A

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Sr. Manager of FP&A to lead all aspects of financial planning & analysis for the company. This position will be based out of the Corporate office and can be performed fully remote.

The Sr Manager of FP&A is a key role responsible for driving the financial planning and analysis function at the corporate and operational levels as well as support of financial operations in support of the business. He/she will be a key member of the finance leadership team and central to all operational, strategic, and financial reporting. This key leader will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, ensuring financial stability, and providing insightful analysis to senior management and key stakeholders. He/she will be an individual contributor and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial performance and transparency. This includes financial budgeting and forecasting for P&L and cash flow, financial reporting and analysis of results with management, investor relations support and Board of Directors presentations. This position also provides reporting and analysis to support leadership’s interactions with the company’s bankers, institutional investors, financial auditors, and government auditors.

What You Will Do

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Develop and lead the corporate financial planning process, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
• Work closely with business and functional leaders to align financial plans with overall corporate objectives, specifically revenue and operating expense forecasts
  
  

Financial Analysis And Reporting

• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights to support decision-making at the executive level.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance against strategic goals.
  
  

Business Partner Decision Support

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to evaluate and analyze investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support strategic decision-making.
  
  

Financial Modeling And Data Governance/Reporting

• Own & maintain the company model; maintain and continuously improve the model, resulting forecasts and related outputs. Distribute standard reports and analysis to business leaders in a timely manner; work with business leaders to understand variances and update related forecasts.
  
  

Finance Operations

• Participate in the month-end close process, working closely with Accounting and Program Finance to identify, investigate, and document variances; Provide GAAP and Non-GAAP financial information for SEC Form 10-Q/K reports.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with various departments, including operations, sales, marketing, and HR, to gather information and insights for financial planning and analysis.
• Act as a financial advisor to department heads and support them in achieving financial targets.
  
  

Team Leadership And Development

• Starts with the numbers but brings a strategic and business perspective, has attention to detail, and is able to zoom out and zoom in to provide critical insights.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements and the adoption of best practices within FP&A.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes impacting the organization.
  
  

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven, progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles, with a track record of success in leadership positions.
• Prior experience as division finance lead with end-to-end P&L leadership in a multi-national corporation with both DoD and Commercial contracts.
• Experience in generating FP&A for a publicly-traded company.
• Understanding of the government contracting industry.
• In depth knowledge of cash flow forecasting and/or treasury operations.
• Must work well under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Adapts and delivers results in new situations and when thrown a curve ball is resourceful, resilient, and persistent.
• Proactive and independently identifies and attacks key issues with speed and confidence; collaborates on solutions.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into plain language and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
  
  

What We'd Like You To Have

• A demonstrable track record in senior financial roles in the technology sector is ideal.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with financial planning software a plus.
  
  

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.