Vice President (VP) of Financial Planning - (Herndon, VA)

Serco; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a hands-on Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the corporate FP&A function, budgeting, and forecasting.

This role partners with operations leadership and reports to the NA CFO, based in Herndon, VA, guiding a multi‑discipline finance team and delivering data‑driven insights for strategic growth. The ideal candidate combines strong financial planning experience in professional services and government contracting with deep knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in area of specialty or equivalent with 15+ years FP&A, Program Finance, and Accounting experience.
• Or a Master’s degree with 13+ years combined experience in FP&A, Program Finance and Accounting.
• 10+ years leading and developing teams of 10+ people.
• Experience with government contracting, indirect rate structures, and CAS/FAR/JTR.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; Deltek Costpoint/Oracle EPM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Oversee Defense portfolio Program Finance teams and BU support.
• Develop BU/Division strategy and execution plans.
• Coordinate monthly LBE forecasting and annual budgeting cycles.
• Prepare working capital, cash flow statements, and balance sheet forecasts.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership for decision making.
• Mentor FP&A staff and stakeholders to improve financial tools.

Skills

Deltek Costpoint

Oracle EPM

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related

Master's degree

Tools

SAP BPC

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is looking for a Vice President (VP) of Financial Planning opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Discover this great opportunity at Serco Inc. for an experienced, highly motivated, hands‑on VP of Financial Planning who will lead the corporate FP&A function and oversee all aspects of the budgeting and forecasting process as well as supporting our Defense Business Units having the Defense Finance Directors reporting into this role.

This multi‑faceted role will also entail working closely with operations leadership and subject matter experts both inside and outside of Finance. This is a direct report to the Serco NA CFO and is a key member of the Business Management Leadership Team. Based in our Herndon, VA Headquarters, the person in this role will work closely with users in accounting operations, finance systems, tax, Gov’t Compliance and business finance to analyze financial and non‑financial data as well as implement system enhancements and participate in improvement initiatives related to finance and related business systems. The role leads an FP&A team of 6 and has nearly 70 Program Finance professionals reporting into the organization through the 3 BU Finance Directors. These Program Finance professionals are responsible for supporting the BU Vice Presidents, their P&L leaders and ultimately our Program Managers.

This role calls for a dynamic, well‑rounded performer who thrives in a fast‑paced, demanding environment. Key attributes we are seeking for this role include both the willingness to dig deeply into details, as well as the ability to assess the big picture. The selected individual will consistently demonstrate high levels of technical and professional skill and quickly assimilate new knowledge. The successful candidate will have a strong financial planning and analysis background, with significant experience in professional services and government contracting, as well as significant experience with Program and Financial Operations. They will utilize their financial analysis, modeling, and reporting experience to help the organization understand financial results and plan for future growth as well as leading our annual budgeting process. Strong background with financial and planning applications including Deltek Costpoint and Oracle EPM, along with managing the process of uploading data to the Group SAP BPC system. This position positively affects the company performance and will partner with senior leadership to drive enterprise level priorities.

Key areas of focus will include strategic planning and annual budget cycle planning, FPRP indirect rate development, strong partnership with VP Gov’t Compliance, history in working with DCAA/DCMA, monthly forecasting and LBE process, variance analysis, indirect rate management and forecasting including working with the BU’s and other functional leaders, Fringe benefit management, CAS & disclosure statement experience, M&A due diligence and integration modeling and integration, ownership of monthly BPR process & template, management of the Division Finance business rhythm and calendar, preparation of monthly DPR & quarterly BoD presentations, cash management & forecasting, FCF management & forecasting, utilization reporting, margin improvement reporting, EAC review, and various other ad‑hoc requirements in support of the CFO and CEO. There will be significant interface with the Division Senior Leadership Team as well as Group leadership in the UK. Maintaining healthy UK Group relationships is key. The person in this role must have the ability to manage tight deadlines and have strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to distill complex information into clear data‑driven insights.

In This Role You Will

• Leadership of the financial forecasting function, including reporting on financial performance for leadership reviews and providing analysis on operational and working capital performance. This position directly oversees a team of seven FTE.
• Leadership of the Defense portfolio Program Finance team, including support of the 3 Defense BU’s and all associated programs.
• Formulating BU/Division strategy and implementing plans to achieve results consistent with broader company goals.
• Preparation of monthly “LBE” forecasting submissions and annual direct and indirect budgeting cycle in conjunction with business finance leads. Oversight of monthly program and financial submission of actual results to corporate consolidation team in the UK.
• Preparation of working capital and cash flow statements with detailed analysis.
• Modeling and creating forecasts of balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Evaluating financial status and risks by analyzing actual results in comparison with budgets and forecasts while working closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support.
• Driving and providing thought leadership in improving current methods used in the collection of data, coordinating information requirements, delivering standardized reporting, and creating ad‑hoc reports.
• Mentoring and professional development of the FP&A team to take on additional responsibilities and to ensure that we have duplicity in resources.
• Mentoring corporate department stakeholders and operations leaders to promote a better understanding of financial tools and metrics designed to enhance profitability.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• United States citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in area of specialty or equivalent and at least (15) fifteen years of combined experience including FP&A, Program Finance and Accounting.
• Or a Masters degree in area of specialty or equivalent and at least (13) thirteen years of comdined experience including FP&A, Program Finance and Accounting.
• (6) Six or more years of experience leading and developing a team of 10 FTE's or larger.
• Experience in revenue recognition and EAC review and management.
• (10) Ten or more years of experience in a government contracting environment. Thorough knowledge of indirect rate structures and experience with scenario modeling. Strong working knowledge of government contracting regulations including CAS, FAR and JTR.
• Familiarity in working with DCAA/DCMA, FPRP rate submissions and disclosure statement management.
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Excel Required. Experience developing tools with MS-Access a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft suite of tools (PowerPoint, Word, etc).
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint General Ledger and Project Ledger modules required,
• Individual must be a self-starter, detail oriented and have the ability to be creative under tight deadlines.
• The position requires excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Travel up to 10%.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Experience in reporting and analysis using Oracle EPM strongly preferred.
• Oracle EPM experience highly desired.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds