Sr Manager Business Planning

HP; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 147,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

HP in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Business Planning leader to drive financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to support strategic decisions and improve performance. This role requires strong analytical skills and expertise in financial modeling, capable of leading a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

The position focuses on developing budgets, long-range forecasts, and insightful financial reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a management role in finance or planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and drive highly complex, time- sensitive requests from the business and our partners. Work across functions and teams to drive clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Prepare and distribute regular financial reports and dashboards to senior management, providing insights into key financial metrics and trends.
• Manage weekly, monthly, quarterly deliverables related to financial reporting, forecasting, and choice points.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, including revenue, expenses, and profitability, to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts, working closely with business units, Finance, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making, scenario planning, and investment analysis.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating variances and identifying key drivers of performance.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required, providing analytical support and insights to cross-functional teams.
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial planning and analysis processes, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and Operations, to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives across the organization.
• Foster a high-performing and inclusive team environment by setting clear goals, coaching managers and senior individual contributors, supporting professional growth, and leading change initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources, tools, and capabilities to enable team success.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial modeling

Financial reporting

Ad-hoc analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Advanced degree or CFA/CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Planning leader to join the Technology and Innovation Organization team. In this role, you will play a key role in financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about finance and technology and enjoy working on complex financial models and strategic initiatives, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team.

Description - Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Planning leader to join the Technology and Innovation Organization team. In this role, you will play a key role in financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about finance and technology and enjoy working on complex financial models and strategic initiatives, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and drive highly complex, time- sensitive requests from the business and our partners. Work across functions and teams to drive clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Prepare and distribute regular financial reports and dashboards to senior management, providing insights into key financial metrics and trends.
• Manage weekly, monthly, quarterly deliverables related to financial reporting, forecasting, and choice points.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, including revenue, expenses, and profitability, to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts, working closely with business units, Finance, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making, scenario planning, and investment analysis.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating variances and identifying key drivers of performance.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required, providing analytical support and insights to cross-functional teams.
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial planning and analysis processes, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and Operations, to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives across the organization.
• Foster a high-performing and inclusive team environment by setting clear goals, coaching managers and senior individual contributors, supporting professional growth, and leading change initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources, tools, and capabilities to enable team success.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a management role, and in financial analysis, planning, or related roles, preferably in a technology or high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to change.

Knowledge & Skills

• Financial analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial modeling
• Financial reporting
• Ad-hoc analysis
• Process improvement
• Risk management
• Data Visualization

The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job - Business Planning

Schedule - Full time

Shift - No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

Relocation -

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