Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

GQR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GQR is seeking an FP&A Manager/Adaptive Admin to support financial planning and analysis initiatives for client organizations. The role focuses on optimizing Workday Adaptive Planning implementations, building robust planning models, and delivering actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.

Candidates should have experience with financial models, planning processes, and system administration, with energy sector or private equity experience valued for shaping planning workflows and data

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Workday Adaptive Planning instances, including model configuration, user management, and system maintenance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial planning models supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Partner with finance leaders and business stakeholders to gather planning requirements and translate them into scalable Adaptive Planning solutions.
• Design and implement planning workflows, data validation rules, and reporting dashboards aligned with business objectives.
• Manage data flows between Adaptive Planning and source systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Support month-end close, annual budget planning, and ad hoc analysis cycles.
• Troubleshoot system issues, optimize performance, and provide training to end users.
• Document planning processes, model logic, and system configurations to support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.
• Apply knowledge of energy sector operations or private equity firm structures to optimize planning processes and financial workflows.

Job description

Workday Adaptive Planning: FP&A Manager/Adaptive Admin

Position Summary:

We are seeking an FP&A Manager/Adaptive Admin to support our client's financial planning and analysis initiatives. This individual will partner with finance and business stakeholders to optimize Workday Adaptive Planning implementations while delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

With experience managing financial models, planning processes, and system administration, you'll play a key role in enabling our clients to forecast with confidence and maximize the value of their Adaptive Planning investment. Experience in the energy sector or with private equity-backed organizations is highly valued for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimize Workday Adaptive Planning instances, including model configuration, user management, and system maintenance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial planning models supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Partner with finance leaders and business stakeholders to gather planning requirements and translate them into scalable Adaptive Planning solutions.
• Design and implement planning workflows, data validation rules, and reporting dashboards aligned with business objectives.
• Manage data flows between Adaptive Planning and source systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Support month-end close, annual budget planning, and ad hoc analysis cycles.
• Troubleshoot system issues, optimize performance, and provide training to end users.
• Document planning processes, model logic, and system configurations to support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.
• Apply knowledge of energy sector operations or private equity firm structures to optimize planning processes and financial workflows.

About GQR's Workday Practice:

GQR is a Certified Workday Partner, connecting organizations with specialized Workday professionals across the entire product suite - HCM, Financials, Supply Chain, Adaptive Planning, Extend, and Prism. With teams across North America, Europe, and APAC, we help clients build high-performing Workday teams across every phase of their journey.

Additional Information:

The responsibilities outlined above represent the core expectations for this role. Specific responsibilities, project scope, and client requirements may vary depending on the opportunity. Your GQR recruiter will provide additional details throughout the interview process.