Senior Director, Public Sector: FP&A (Finance)

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M

The Team

Since 2003, Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services (PSS) has helped government, education, and non-profit clients identify new ways to overcome challenges and implement sustainable change - pioneering a progressive, pragmatic, and forward-looking approach based on our experience applying operational and financial improvement principles in the private sector to address the unique challenges facing public sector organizations.

How you will contribute

The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role providing strategic financial insights and driving the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes for Public Sector Services. The role reports directly to PSS' co-CEOs and will play a critical role in helping manage the financial health of the practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government contracting and compliance.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities:

PSS Financial Operations:

• Partner with the PSS Leadership Team and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop and execute the budgeting, forecasting, planning, and analysis process for PSS.
• Proactively monitor PSS' working capital, backlog and pipeline and provide appropriate follow-up to MDs and leadership on actions to be taken and progress to achieving targets.
• Liaise with our corporate finance organization to obtain data and analysis in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to PSS Leadership to support decision-making and drive business performance.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting on KPIs, analyzing results and highlighting potential risk areas
• Proactively monitor P&L activity, providing variance analysis to spending relative to plan
• Recommend the development and implementation of new processes and tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Support SBUs with the preparation of government financial reports, such as GSA reporting, Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Collaborate with the Chief People Officer (CPO) to align financial planning with talent strategy, ensuring headcount, compensation models, and professional development investments support business growth and profitability.
• Partner with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive financial discipline, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational effectiveness through data-driven insights and forecasting.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support compensation structures, incentives, and retention strategies that align with the firm's financial objectives and market competitiveness.
• Work closely with the CFO, CPO, and COO to assess key business metrics, including billable utilization, project profitability, and workforce capacity, to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop and present forward-looking financial models that help the CPO and COO anticipate workforce and operational needs related to market dynamics.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for leadership meetings.
• Provide support to our business leaders through data analysis and thought leadership.
• Partner with other business units to share best practices and benchmarks across A&M.
• Provide invoicing training, guidance, and assistance as needed by our team.
• Complete Ad-hoc projects as needed.

Leadership and Development:

• Mentor project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback.
• Foster a collaborative team culture, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and service delivery excellence.

Competencies - Refer to Competency Framework / Operations Manager:

• Operations Competency Framework­­­­­­­­­­ TBD

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced consulting environment with tight deadlines, multiple projects, and shifting / competing priorities
• Lean operating model / team structure
• Flexible working hours required to meet practice needs and project demands and deadlines
• Customer / client centric

Qualifications

Travel Required:

• Travel may be required to AM office sites

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA and/or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGFM) preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with government contracting processes and familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost-plus, time-and-materials), and compliance requirements.
• Understanding the budgeting and forecasting processes specific to government contracts, including the development of indirect rates and the allocation of costs. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) may also be required for certain contracts.
• Proven ability to prepare and submit government financial reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements such as Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and other relevant regulations. Experience with audits conducted by agencies such as Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify trends, drive actionable insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and exceeding internal customer expectations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Flexibility to work longer hours, notably in the 4th quarter (Oct-Dec) time period.
• Proficiency in financial systems and software and (i.e., SAP, Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, or other BI tools). Familiarity with government accounting systems and software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) preferred.
• Ability to quickly articulate and communicate information to PSS Leadership.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

The above description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. Specific duties and requirements may vary based on firm and practice focus areas, and client and internal customer needs.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $150,000 - $200,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.