Senior Financial Planning Analyst

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 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 FP&A team. As a key partner to the FP&A team, you’ll influence strategic decision-making, drive financial performance, and champion digital innovation within our finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests using data-driven, tech-enabled insights.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting AI tools, machine learning-enabled forecasts, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).
  
  
  

In This Role, You Will Also

• Take full ownership of key financial deliverables with minimal supervision, delivering insights that influence strategic decision-making.
• Present financial analysis and recommendations, helping shape critical business strategies.
• Drive a high-performance culture through accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize processes, improve accuracy, and challenge the status quo.
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• 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
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• 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)
  
  
  

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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 maximize 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.

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