Senior Financial Planning Analyst

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At Jacobs, we combine visionary thinking with cutting-edge technology to address the world’s most pressing challenges. Guided by our purpose to create a more connected and sustainable world, we deliver critical solutions across cities, environments, manufacturing, and beyond — challenging today to reinvent tomorrow.
We are seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our Global Finance team. This fully remote role is based in the Philippines and supports U.S. Central Time hours. As a key partner to Finance leaders across major U.S. cities, you’ll influence strategic decision-making, drive financial performance, and champion digital innovation within our finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
* As a Senior Financial Planning Analyst, you will lead critical initiatives across financial planning, business partnership, and process innovation to drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
* Financial Planning and Analysis
* Lead financial reporting and analysis across critical business areas.
* Manage the monthly forecast and annual budget cycles, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Summarize complex monthly and quarterly results into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
* Build financial models, develop "what-if" scenarios, and perform risk analyses to inform key initiatives.
* Support scenario planning and long-term financial modeling efforts to inform strategic decisions.
* Support monthly financial close processes, including accruals, reclasses, variance analysis, and reporting.
* Apply a digital-first approach to automate and streamline recurring FP&A processes.
* Business Partnership and Strategic Support
* Partner closely with Finance leadership to shape and support financial strategies.
* Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, IT) to integrate financial insights into broader business strategies.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and create executive dashboards to support business performance reviews.
* Assist in preparing financial materials for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings.
* Respond to ad-hoc requests using data-driven, tech-enabled insights.
* Digital Innovation and Process Optimization
* Lead or support projects focused on automation, cost savings, and process re-engineering.
* Drive continuous improvement by adopting AI tools, machine learning-enabled forecasts, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).
* Champion a digital mindset within the Finance team—encouraging experimentation with emerging tools and technologies to elevate decision support.
* Serve as a thought leader for adopting new technologies to improve FP&A capability and agility.
In This Role, You Will Also:
* Act as a thought partner to senior Finance and Business leaders, proactively challenge business assumptions and identify areas for digital and financial optimization.
* Take full ownership of key financial deliverables with minimal supervision, delivering insights that influence strategic decision-making.
* Present financial analysis and recommendations directly to executive leadership, helping shape critical business strategies.
* Champion the adoption of advanced financial tools, process automation, and data visualization to elevate analytics and reporting capabilities.
* Drive a high-performance culture through accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
* Continuously seek opportunities to optimize processes, improve accuracy, and challenge the status quo.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* Substantial experience in FP&A or financial analysis
* Strong expertise in P&L management, forecasting, and financial modeling
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
* Experience with Hyperion Financial Management, SmartView, and Oracle Planning EPM
* Strong analytical mindset and the ability to turn financial data into strategic recommendations
* Effective communicator with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage deliverables independently in a remote environment
* Experience using AI-based tools, process automation platforms (e.g., Alteryx, Power Automate), and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI). (preferred)
Why Jacobs?
At Jacobs, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous learning. You’ll work on impactful projects around the world while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions help build a more connected and sustainable world.
You'll gain direct exposure to senior leadership, the autonomy to drive meaningful change, and the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one.
Jacobs A world where you can.
From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. #ASIAID #PHREC

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type Full-time

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• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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