Senior Manager FP&A

ADTRAN, Inc.

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

ADTRAN, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Senior Manager of Financial Reporting to lead global consolidated reporting, forecasting, and planning analytics.

This role collaborates with Accounting, Treasury, and IT to ensure data accuracy, insightful business storytelling, and scalable FP&A processes across the enterprise. You will own the global P&L framework, drive calendar governance, and champion AI-enabled automation to reduce manual workflows while delivering executive-ready insights and

Qualifications

8–12+ years in FP&A, financial reporting, or related roles.
Experience in global, multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
Strong background in consolidated reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or similar planning tools.
Deep understanding of financial hierarchies and master data structures.

Responsibilities

Lead consolidated financial reporting across US and international entities.
Own forecasting, budgeting, and global P&L reporting framework.
Manage SAC dashboards, models, and planning workflows for FP&A.
Drive data governance, master data quality, and source-of-truth reporting.
Analyze FX impacts and cross-currency performance trends.
Deliver executive-ready reports with clear narratives and actions.
Lead transformation and automation initiatives in FP&A, including AI-driven analyses.

Skills

FP&A processes

Consolidated reporting

SAC ownership

Data governance

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional partnership

Multi-entity

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and systems-oriented Senior Manager of Financial Reporting to lead consolidated financial reporting and planning analytics for Adtran's global operations. This role sits at the intersection of FP&A, Accounting, and Data — with primary accountability for consolidated reporting, planning insights, and financial storytelling across Adtran Inc. and Adtran Networks SE.

Key Responsibilities

1. Consolidated Financial Reporting (Global)

Lead preparation and analysis of consolidated financials (US + international) across:
- Adtran Inc.
- Adtran Networks SE
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for executive leadership
Analyze and explain consolidated actuals vs. forecast vs. budget variances, including key business drivers:
- Revenue (hardware, software, services)
- Gross margin drivers (mix, supply chain, cost)
- Operating expense trends
Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between management reporting and statutory results

2. Forecasting, Budgeting & P&L Ownership

Own the global P&L reporting framework across:
- Forecast cycles
- Annual operating plan (AOP)
Drive calendar governance for forecasting and budgeting cycles:
- Clear timelines, stakeholder alignment, submission discipline
Develop driver-based models to improve forecast accuracy:
- Backlog-driven revenue forecasting
- Cost scaling by volume and headcount
Lead cross-functional alignment with business leaders, sales, and operations

3. SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Ownership

Act as the functional owner of SAC for FP&A reporting
Maintain and enhance:
- Financial models
- Reporting dashboards
- Planning workflows
Ensure single source of truth for reporting and planning data
Drive adoption of self-service analytics across finance and business teams

4. Financial Data & Master Data Governance

Develop deep expertise in enterprise financial structures:
- Chart of Accounts (hierarchies)
- Cost centers
- Profit centers
- Legal entity structures
Ensure accuracy and consistency of rollups across reporting views
Partner with IT and Finance teams to improve data governance and data quality
Identify and eliminate manual workarounds and reconciliation gaps

5. FX and Global Financial Analysis

Own analysis and reporting of foreign exchange (FX) impacts, including:
- Transaction vs. translation effects
- Forecast FX assumptions
Provide insight into cross-currency performance trends
Partner with Treasury and Accounting on FX-related drivers and sensitivities

6. Executive Reporting & Business Insights

Deliver executive-ready reporting and insights, not just data:
- Identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Provide clear narratives and recommended actions
Support Board- and leadership-level materials with high-quality financial storytelling

7. Transformation & Automation (AI-First FP&A)

Identify and lead initiatives to modernize FP&A, including:
- Automation of reporting processes
- Reduction of manual Excel-based workflows
Partner with Finance and IT to deploy:
- AI-driven variance analysis
- Forecasting enhancements
- Anomaly detection in financials
Establish scalable, auditable reporting processes aligned with control requirements

Qualifications and Required Experience

8-12+ years in FP&A, financial reporting, or related roles
Experience in global, multi-entity, multi-currency environments
Strong background in:
- Consolidated reporting
- Forecasting and budgeting processes
Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or similar planning tools
Deep understanding of:
- Financial hierarchies and master data structures
- Variance analysis and financial drivers

Preferred (Telecom-Specific)

Experience in telecom, networking, or technology hardware/software companies
Familiarity with:
- Backlog-driven revenue models
- Deferred revenue and long sales cycles
- Global manufacturing and supply chain cost structures

Leadership & Functional Skills