Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

About the role

The IT Finance Analyst is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the Regional IT Business Partnership, acting as a bridge between functional teams to align financial objectives with operational priorities, through open, honest and actionable communications, proactive provision of in-business-context guidance, and supporting the business to deliver on their strategic intent — acting as an independent voice within operations, constructively challenging assumptions and decisions to ensure financial discipline and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering
• Provide financial and analytical support to add value in driving business unit financial performance, supporting the budgeting and forecast process, and ensuring financial control of the IT Business Line operations.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to IT and business unit leaders, providing strategic insight and constructive challenges to improve business performance, optimize costs, and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT leadership teams to develop and execute short-term and long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational goals, including pricing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, and margin improvement opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business strategies into actionable financial plans and measurable outcomes.
• Deliver clear financial narratives, recommendations, and business cases to support leadership decisions and investment priorities.
• Financial Performance Management & Reporting
• Lead financial performance management for assigned IT business units, portfolios, and strategic initiatives, including P&L oversight where applicable.
• Analyze and challenge monthly business performance, including operating expenses, capital investments, project portfolios, service consumption, and key performance indicators, ensuring variances are understood and addressed.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational metrics to support revenue growth, cost efficiency, operational income, and cash flow objectives.
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned IT business areas, ensuring forecasts support effective business decisions and accountability for financial commitments.
• Support portfolio governance reviews, monitor project financial performance, and provide ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities through analysis of spending trends, demand forecasts, project pipelines, and investment plans.
• Prepare and present business results to leadership, highlighting key insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Financial Controls & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain strong financial controls, support audit and compliance requirements, improve reporting processes, and identify opportunities to enhance financial transparency, operational efficiency, and decision-making across the IT organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting or finance designation (CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent) is a plus.
• 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a business partnering, FP&A, or financial management role.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, business case development, and technology cost structures.
• Experience supporting IT organizations, technology portfolios, software licensing, cloud consumption, and capital investment planning is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights and executive-level recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership, operational teams, and cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the Engineering, Professional Services, Technology, or consulting sectors is preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial and performance management systems, including Oracle, Hyperion, EPM platforms, Power BI, and advanced Excel-based financial modeling.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with a customer-service mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to financial governance, internal controls, process optimization, and operational excellence.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $91,400 - $148,600

Schedule

Not specified