The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as the primary finance business partner for TDW's Pipeline Optimization organization, supporting the HT&I, Repair, and Pigging business lines. This role provides financial leadership, strategic insight, and performance analysis to support business growth, operational excellence, and informed decision-making. Partnering closely with business leaders, including the Vice President of Pipeline Optimization, the Senior Manager drives financial planning, forecasting, investment analysis, and performance management while leading and developing a team of FP&A professionals. The role connects business strategy with financial execution to help achieve organizational objectives and improve financial results. Key Responsibilities Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Strategic Business Partnership • Serve as the primary finance partner for the Pipeline Optimization organization, including HT&I, Repair, and Pigging businesses. • Partner closely with the Vice President and business leadership team to evaluate strategic opportunities, operational initiatives, and business performance. • Provide financial guidance and decision support related to pricing, volume growth, margin improvement, capital allocation, inventory management, and resource deployment. • Influence business decisions by translating financial and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations. • Support long-range planning activities and help establish financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Financial Planning & Analysis • Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, and monthly performance reviews for assigned business units. • Develop and maintain financial models that evaluate key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and scenario outcomes. • Analyze variances between actual performance, forecasts, and budgets, identifying root causes and recommended actions. • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through analysis of financial and operational data and recommend actions to improve performance. • Collaborate with accounting, operations, commercial teams, supply chain, engineering, and other functional leaders to ensure financial plans accurately reflect business conditions. Operational & Commercial Support • Develop deep knowledge of business operations, market conditions, customer trends, and key performance drivers. • Partner with leadership to evaluate investments, productivity initiatives, process improvements, and growth opportunities. • Support development of business cases and return-on-investment analyses for strategic initiatives and capital projects. • Ensure financial considerations are incorporated into operational and commercial decision-making processes. • Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, analytics, and performance measurement. Leadership & Talent Development • Lead, coach, and develop a team of FP&A professionals supporting the Pipeline Optimization organization. • Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members. • Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performance culture within the FP&A organization. • Promote knowledge sharing, cross-training, and professional development across the FP&A team. Communication & Executive Support • Prepare and present financial analyses, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership. • Support monthly operating reviews, quarterly business reviews, and executive presentations. • Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders. • Build strong relationships across business functions to enhance collaboration and decision-making. Experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required. • MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced financial certification preferred. • 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, corporate strategy, management consulting, or similar analytical roles. • 7+ years of financial analysis experience within a complex corporate environment. • 5+ years of leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing employees. • Demonstrated experience partnering directly with senior business leaders to influence decisions and drive results. • Experience supporting operational, industrial, manufacturing, energy, engineering, or service-related businesses preferred. • Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management processes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Advanced knowledge in financial modeling and analytical capabilities with the ability to convert data into actionable business insights. • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. • Strong business acumen and ability to understand operational, commercial, and financial drivers. • Experience leading teams and developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. • Proven ability to influence decision-making and build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for diverse audiences. • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. • Advanced proficiency in financial systems, business intelligence tools, and Microsoft Excel. • Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement sustainable solutions. • Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, ownership, and results through cross-functional collaboration.