Director of Business Analysis, Planning and Financial Operations

BigBear.ai is seeking a Director of Business Analysis, Planning and Financial Operations.This key leader will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, ensuring financial stability, and providing insightful analysis to senior management and key stakeholders. Leading a small team of finance professionals, you will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial performance and transparency. This includes financial budgeting and forecasting for P&L and cash flow, financial reporting and analysis of results with management, product and service pricing, program control for government programs, due diligence and integration of mergers and acquisitions.This position also provides reporting and interacts with the company's bankers, institutional investors, financial auditors, and government auditors. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker focused on creating and enhancing the company's shareholder value. The successful candidate contributes to this process as the leading financial market expert, providing advice and counsel on a broad range of financial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning:
  • Develop and lead the corporate financial planning process, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
  • Work closely with business units and functional leaders to align financial plans with overall corporate objectives.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  • Provide timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights to support decision-making at the executive level (e.g., program level revenue reporting, utilization reporting, etc.)
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance against strategic goals.
• Business Partner Decision Support:
  • Provide insight-driven FP&A capability and advice to help the CFO and CEO make informed decisions, supporting growth and preventing strategic or operational missteps. Partner with the CFO and other senior executives to bring a financial lens and forward-thinking perspective to key strategic and operational decisions.
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to evaluate and analyze investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support strategic decision-making.
  • Support a culture defined by high-performance, accountability, collaboration, trust, shared success, and a focus on core metrics.
  • Provide daily direction and high quality, hands-on leadership to achieve business results and identify and attack key issues and opportunities.
• Financial Modeling and Data Governance/Reporting:
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models to assess business performance, forecast future results, and support strategic initiatives.
  • Lead annual and ad hoc government reporting requirements (e.g., provisional billing rates, incurred cost submissions, DCAA audits, etc.)
• Finance Operations:
  • Support both Public and Private Sector teams in analysis and preparation of pricing models and structures for new and existing products and services
  • Assists in preparation of proposals as required for pricing analysis and sensitivities.
  • Lead the Program Control team to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, program managers, and senior leadership to ensure effective controls for program execution, accurate and predictable financial forecasting, and the overall health and success of our programs.
• Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestures:
  • Support due diligence team to gather, organize, and analyze relevant financial and operational data.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to analyze the potential impact of M&A transactions on the company's financial performance.
  • Evaluate financial statements, forecasts, and other relevant financial data to assess the viability of potential deals.
  • Work closely with integration teams and budget owners to develop plans and timelines for merging operations, systems, and processes.
  • Coordinate with various departments to ensure a seamless integration process post-acquisition
• Investor Relations Support
  • Analyze financial results and industry trends to provide insights to senior management.
  • Prepare financial models, forecasts, and other analytical tools to support investor communication
  • Assess consensus forecasts to provide insight into company projections versus expectations
  • Prepare comprehensive Q&A document in preparation for Earnings Calls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with various departments, including operations, sales, marketing, and HR, to gather information and insights for financial planning and analysis.
  • Act as a financial advisor to department heads and support them in achieving financial targets.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Starts with the numbers but brings a strategic and business perspective, has attention to detail, and is able to zoom out and zoom in to provide critical insights.
  • Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
  • Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture within the Finance function.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Drive process improvements and the adoption of best practices within the Finance function.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes impacting the organization

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Proven experience (10+ years) in financial planning and analysis roles, with a track record of success in leadership positions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, as well as experience with financial planning software.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• A demonstrable track record in senior financial roles in the technology sector is ideal.
• Must work well under pressure with the ability to lead/delegate among competing priorities.
• Adapts and delivers results in new situations and when thrown a curve ball is resourceful, resilient, and persistent.
• Proactive and independently identifies and attacks key issues with speed and confidence and collaborates on solutions
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.

• MBA, and/or CPA or advanced degree preferred
• Understanding of the government contracting industry.
• Experience with services revenue recognition and SaaS/subscription-based (recurring) revenue models.

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.