Specialist Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Deloitte is seeking a Specialist Manager in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support its Government and Public Services (GPS) practice. You will serve as a trusted finance advisor to business leaders, translating financial results and business trends into insights, recommendations, and actions that improve financial performance. You will also collaborate with finance and operations teams to improve financial reporting, analysis, and processes, strengthening decision support and operational efficiency.
As a Specialist Manager within our team, you will:
Develop annual planning and forecasting for the assigned business / offering portfolio, including financial assumptions and aligning plans with firm and business priorities.
Analyze and explain P&L financial results including revenue, profitability, headcount, utilization, and variances to plan and forecast; deliver executive ready presentations and narratives; identify key performance drivers and develop or refine metrics as needed.
Assess financial risks and opportunities, evaluate their potential impact on results, and recommend actions to business leadership.
Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial tradeoffs related to staffing, investments, and business growth, supporting decisions that advance financial objectives and business priorities.
Contribute to improvements to financial reporting, analysis, and operational processes through standardization, automation, and responsible use of AI to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Participate in cross-business financial projects, coordinating deliverables and timelines in collaboration with finance and operational teams across the US and India.
The role may include direct supervision, coaching, and development of finance professionals.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to lead projects or workstreams
The Team
The FP&A organization provides specialized finance-related services in support of the business leaders of the firm. The GPS Enterprise Solutions Finance Business Partner will support the organization in meeting the financial demands and needs of the GPS Enterprise Solutions organization.
Qualifications
Required:
8+ years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and draw well-supported conclusions
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance audiences, and influence decisions through sound analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to work primarily during Eastern Time business hours
Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
Experience with SAP Analysis for Office, SAP Business Client, or Anaplan
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate deliverables across teams and manage competing priorities
Familiarity with government contracts
Professional services financial experience
Experience working with offshore and remote teams
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,000 to $155,000.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Skills
Excel, Accounting, SAP