Senior Manager FP&A

ADTRAN, Inc. in

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

ADTRAN, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Manager of Financial Reporting to lead consolidated financial reporting and planning analytics for global operations. The role centers on integrity, scalability, and modernization of reporting using SAP Analytics Cloud and master data structures.

You will own forecasting, P&L, and executive storytelling, partnering with Accounting, IT, Treasury, and business leaders to drive insights and automation.

Qualifications

8-12+ years in FP&A, financial reporting, or related roles.
Experience in global, multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
Hands-on 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 P&L ownership with driver-based models.
Manage FX analysis and global financial performance reporting.
Deliver executive-ready reporting with clear narratives and actions.
Drive transformation and automation of FP&A processes and self-service analytics.

Skills

FP&A leadership

SAC experience

Variance analysis

Data governance

Financial storytelling

Executive reporting

Automation

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

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.

This leader will own the integrity, scalability, and modernization of financial reporting processes, leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and enterprise master data structures to deliver actionable insights to executive leadership.

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
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
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