Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

The role

The Senior Manager of FP&A will lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. This role involves driving AI and analytics transformation to provide business insight and support executive-level reporting.

What you will do

• Shape the finance function by introducing automation and efficiency tools.
• Champion adoption of AI and machine learning for forecasting and modeling.
• Oversee annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning.
• Develop and refine indirect rate strategies.
• Lead financial analysis for R&D, capital, facility, and new product development investments.
• Partner with HR on incentive compensation plans.
• Design and implement enterprise KPIs and financial metrics.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations to the CFO and Board of Directors.
• Establish and maintain financial controls and reporting standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in the defense contracting industry
• Demonstrated leadership within complex, matrixed, and high-growth organizations
• Expertise with enterprise planning and financial analytics tools
• Experience supporting external audits and government compliance (DCAA/DFARS)
• Familiarity with financial reporting, controls, and processes typical of highly regulated environments
• Proven ability to implement and drive process improvements and innovation within FP&A
• Advanced communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities

Nice to have

• MBA or Master’s
• Experience implementing or championing emerging technologies such as AI and automation within finance
• Change agent mindset; embraces and leads transformation
• Business partner orientation with a collaborative, positive approach
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure in a fast-paced and highly regulated business environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development—self and team

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance
• US citizenship is needed by the US Government

About the company

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They focus on cyber, sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms.