Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Enterprise Functions At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team . This role offers regular exposure to senior CLAO and CFO leaders, through forecast reviews, quarterly outlook discussion, and budget sign-off meetings. You will play a key role in shaping financial outcomes, partnering across the business, translating financial & operating data into clear decision options that directly impact forecast accuracy and planning processes, and lead a team of analysts in the production of timely, well documented forecasts and variance narratives. The position is ideally located in Dallas, TX however, there is geographic flexibility for well qualified candidates in the U.S.

As a senior finance manager, you will be responsible for:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes for multiple key functions including challenging assumptions, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and delivering accurate, timely financials
• Build and maintain data driven forecasts including headcount, labor & benefits, outside services, and other key drivers
• Produce monthly variance explanations versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, including root-cause analysis and recommended actions
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance forecast accuracy and operational efficiency

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Partner closely with HR, Legal, Procurement, Operational Finance, Investor Relations, and external advisors to ensure cohesive financial understanding and accuracy.
• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders by translating financial data into actionable insights that guide and support decision-making.

Financial Modeling & Decision Support

• Develop and refine complex financial models, scenario analyses, and what-if frameworks to support strategic initiatives and leadership discussions
• Deliver concise, data-driven insights and materials for senior finance leadership anchored to storytelling and guiding the business, with regular exposure to CLAO & CFO-level forums
• Own recurring executive materials for senior finance leadership, such as monthly forecast packages and quarterly outlook readouts

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 3-6 financial analysts, providing coaching, guidance, and support
• Coach the team on modeling, storytelling, stakeholder management, and tool use. Provide clear feedback and build capability over time
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, continuous learning, and high performance

Governance, Controls & Audit

• Maintain and enhance global finance policies related to compliance, SOX, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support internal and external audit with accuracy and professionalism.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, strong executive presence, & extreme organizational skills and we will help you grow, pursue, & fulfill what drives you.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance decision support, or related areas
• At least one year of supervisory experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and timely execution in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics, write clear variance narratives, and build executive-ready presentations
• Proven success in building strong cross-functional relationships and supporting high-visibility leadership discussions
• Strong people development skills with a passion for coaching and leading others
• Proficiency with Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle Planning (PBCS), or similar systems
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills

Ideally, you will also have:

• Master’s in business administration degree
• CPA or CFA certification
• Experience with BI tools

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

143,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

165,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $143,500.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Chicago	Illinois	United States
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States
Portland	Oregon	United States
Greenwood Village	Colorado	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
Atlanta	Georgia	United States
Dallas	Texas	United States
Dallas	Texas	United States