Senior Manager, Technology - PPM

Anheuser-Busch; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including Medical, D健康

Life Insurance and Disability Income

Generous Parental Leave and FMLA

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Free Beer!

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch is seeking a Senior Manager, Tech PPM to lead NAZ Technology financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will partner with Technology, Finance, Procurement, and Accounting to drive cost optimization and solid internal controls.

You will oversee three-year and annual planning, month-end close, and contract management, delivering accurate projections and strategic guidance to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or MIS required.
• Experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and cost management.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and lead improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP, Anaplan, Power BI and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning processes (3-year, 1-year, latest estimate/forecast) with cross-functional teams to focus on cost reduction.
• Oversee month-end closing, reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Ensure adherence to accounting guidelines and internal controls.
• Create requisitions and purchase orders for technology expenses.
• Perform ad-hoc account reconciliations, variance investigations, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in technology finance management.
• Collaborate with procurement to manage contracts and achieve cost savings.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Ownership & accountability

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

Execution excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, MIS, Information Technology Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY

$106,400-$126,350, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Tech PPM is responsible for leading the financial management and planning processes for the North American Zone (NAZ) Technology organization, including operating expense and capital expenditure budgets. This role oversees annual planning, long-range strategic planning, forecasting, monthly financial close activities, accounting compliance, vendor payment processes, and financial reporting. The Senior Manager partners closely with Technology, Finance, Procurement, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial management, drive cost optimization initiatives, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic business decisions. This position plays a critical role in financial stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the NAZ Technology function.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Planning: Leading the financial planning process, which includes three-year, one-year, and latest estimate/forecast planning cycles. This task involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce accurate and comprehensive financial projections focused on cost reduction.
• Month-End Closing: Overseeing the month-end closing procedure to ensure prompt and precise financial reporting. Responsibilities include account reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, preparation of financial statements, and ensuring all financial activities align with accounting standards and regulations.
• Accounting Compliance: Ensuring adherence to established accounting guidelines and internal controls through regular reviews and audits of financial transactions to maintain compliance and integrity.
• Requisition Creation: Creating requisitions and purchase orders for technology-related expenses.
• Account Reconciliations: Performing ad-hoc account reconciliations, variance investigations, and reporting.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Leading initiatives for continuous improvement in financial management within the technology sector.
• Contract Management: Collaborating with procurement to manage contracts and achieve cost savings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, accounting, finance operations, or technology financial management.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in SAP, Anaplan, Power BI, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis; preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and execution excellence with strong follow-through.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!