Director, Corporate FP&A

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KBR Delivering Solutions Changing the World.

KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven mission-critical and sustainable solutions that truly matter. With nearly 38000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries we thrive on a culture built on safety integrity and teamwork. At KBR we empower our people to solve the worlds toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We dont just deliver results we deliver game-changing solutions innovative technology deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technologies.

KBR is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in Houston TX to lead the corporate FP&A function. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A you will serve as a key partner to the CFO and CEO shaping enterprise-wide financial strategy and driving transformation across the organization. You will lead a high-performing team including a manager and analyst with matrix responsibility for broader business unit FP&A teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and championing analytics and process automation. This position follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and direction for the FP&A function driving enterprise-wide financial transformation and influencing executive decision-making. Lead and develop a team of managers analysts and business intelligence professionals (direct and matrix reporting lines).
• Monthly Financial Performance: Oversee comprehensive analyses and review detailed reports on monthly financial performance highlighting key variances to budget and forecast and identifying trends to inform decision-making. Produce accurate and timely financial reports and dashboards for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead global periodic forecasting and annual budgeting processes consolidating business forecasts identifying significant variances and outlining risks and opportunities. Contribute to long-term strategic planning through financial projections and scenario analyses.
• Analytics & Automation: Champion the adoption of predictive and driver-based forecasting leveraging advanced analytics automation (RPA AI tools) and modern BI platforms (Power BI) to deliver actionable insights. Lead finance transformation initiatives to modernize reporting streamline processes and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Business Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to senior executives and department heads providing financial guidance and supporting key business initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business performance and growth.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial results and strategic insights to key stakeholders including the CFO CEO and senior management through presentations and education of non-financial stakeholders.
• Investor Relations: Provide support to investor relations for quarterly earnings calls and ad-hoc investor webcasts and events.
• M&A Activities: Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess business transactions and strategic initiatives.
• FP&A Leadership and Mentorship: Serve as the liaison with business unit FP&A teams driving engagement standardization and alignment across the global FP&A organization. Foster an inclusive team culture and support diversity in hiring development and advancement.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field; MBA CPA CMA or CFA preferred

• 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis including at least 3-5 years in a management role
• Experience in a corporate finance role within a large public organization is highly desirable

Financial Expertise & Leadership:

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling forecasting and budgeting with demonstrated ability to deliver actionable insights
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills capable of synthesizing complex data into strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills able to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Proven leadership and team management abilities with experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and advanced FP&A tools such as Oracle EPM Cloud (FCCS and Planning) Costpoint MS Dynamics and modern BI platforms (Power BI)
• Strong business acumen and results-oriented mindset focused on driving organizational impact
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.