Lummus Technology, LLC
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lummus Technology, LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Department:
Finance Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time Location:
Houston - Texas Reporting To:
VP Strat Planning & Analysis
Description
The FP&A Senior Manager plays a critical role in leading financial forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting processes. This position collaborates closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver insightful analyses and strategic recommendations that drive informed decision-making, improve profitability, and support business growth. Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis • Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes. • Develop and maintain advanced financial models to evaluate performance, risks, and opportunities across the business. • Analyze and interpret financial results, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods. • Collaborate with business leaders, finance business partners and other finance functions to identify performance improvement initiatives and provide actionable financial insights. • Prepare and present executive-level financial reporting packages and presentations. • Serve as a key finance partner to functional leaders, ensuring alignment and transparency of financial expectations and outcomes.
Operational Finance • Maintain the chart of accounts and oversee entity structure, working with accounting to set up new legal entities updating organizational hierarchy as needed. • Work with system administrators to open, close and push scenarios aligned with financial close, forecast and reporting timelines • Maintain and update financial policies and procedures relating to Strategic Planning & Business Analysis work, to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization. • Identify opportunities for procedural or system improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements. • Champion continuous improvement efforts across FP&A processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. • Mentor and manage FP&A team members, supporting their professional development and ensuring high performance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. CFA or CPA strongly preferred. • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role, including matrix influence without authority roles. • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial audiences. • Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills. • Proven track record of partnering effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems (OneStream, JDE, or similar platforms).
Job Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Prescription
Health Savings Account
Health Advocate
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
(Health care, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
Employee Assistance Plan
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child)
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Identify Theft
Legal
Commuter Benefit Plan
Lummus Savings Plan
Pet Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department:
Finance Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time Location:
Houston - Texas Reporting To:
VP Strat Planning & Analysis
Description
The FP&A Senior Manager plays a critical role in leading financial forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting processes. This position collaborates closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver insightful analyses and strategic recommendations that drive informed decision-making, improve profitability, and support business growth. Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis • Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes. • Develop and maintain advanced financial models to evaluate performance, risks, and opportunities across the business. • Analyze and interpret financial results, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods. • Collaborate with business leaders, finance business partners and other finance functions to identify performance improvement initiatives and provide actionable financial insights. • Prepare and present executive-level financial reporting packages and presentations. • Serve as a key finance partner to functional leaders, ensuring alignment and transparency of financial expectations and outcomes.
Operational Finance • Maintain the chart of accounts and oversee entity structure, working with accounting to set up new legal entities updating organizational hierarchy as needed. • Work with system administrators to open, close and push scenarios aligned with financial close, forecast and reporting timelines • Maintain and update financial policies and procedures relating to Strategic Planning & Business Analysis work, to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization. • Identify opportunities for procedural or system improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements. • Champion continuous improvement efforts across FP&A processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. • Mentor and manage FP&A team members, supporting their professional development and ensuring high performance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. CFA or CPA strongly preferred. • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role, including matrix influence without authority roles. • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial audiences. • Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills. • Proven track record of partnering effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems (OneStream, JDE, or similar platforms).
Job Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Prescription
Health Savings Account
Health Advocate
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
(Health care, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
Employee Assistance Plan
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child)
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Identify Theft
Legal
Commuter Benefit Plan
Lummus Savings Plan
Pet Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr