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KBR
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary KBR's Science and Space (S&S) division is the Team Behind the Mission®. From Earth Science observation to space exploration, we empower customers with mission-critical and future-forward capabilities in aerospace engineering, scientific research, human spaceflight, mission software and human performance. Job Summary As a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will be instrumental in shaping financial performance and guiding the strategic direction of the Science and Space (S&S) business unit. The position will report to the Business Unit CFO with dotted-line functional responsibilities at the corporate level. The position requires a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments. Although KBR is headquartered in Houston, this role is based in the DMV area and includes an in‑office expectation of at least 2–3 days per week. Roles and Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Develop and maintain financial models, including long-term trends and scenarios, to aid strategic planning and decision-making. Partner with division and functional leadership on budgets and forecasts. Conduct variance analysis to track performance against metrics at the division, functional, and project levels, highlighting key factors impacting performance. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support both business unit and corporate reporting processes. Track business unit cash flow performance against the budget and forecast, with close monitoring of project-level cash conversion, and understanding of how balance sheet items impact cash flow timing. Regularly review business unit indirect rate variances and as needed, perform rate impact analyses to evaluate how business volume fluctuations affect rates. Enhance financial plan
Capital project execution demand
This opportunity is positioned for professionals who understand execution pressure, industrial operating rhythm, and Houston's energy capital stack.
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