Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred., Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a global or matrixed organization., Proven experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams., Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with a good understanding of financial systems and tools..

Key responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of finance professionals within a global finance hub.

Serve as a strategic business partner to Fortrea leadership, providing financial insights and decision support.

Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring compliance with SOX and SEC reporting standards.

Manage the quarterly forecasting process and contribute to the development of the annual operating budget.

Job description

Job Overview:

Fortrea is seeking a Finance FP&A Manager to join our Global Clinical Development (GCD) Finance team. This is a high-impact role based in one of our key global finance hubs, where you will lead a team of finance professionals and serve as a strategic business partner across GCD. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in financial planning and analysis, leadership experience, and a passion for leveraging data to drive decision-making in a complex, matrixed environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities that support both operational excellence and strategic initiatives. You will also play a critical role in supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, and contributing to SEC reporting requirements.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of finance professionals within a global finance hub, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a strategic business partner to Fortrea leadership, providing financial insights, decision support, and scenario analysis to drive performance
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including variance analysis and management commentary to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOX and SEC reporting standards.
Manage and coordinate the quarterly forecasting process for business units and functions, ensuring alignment with corporate timelines and strategic objectives.
Contribute to the development of the annual operating budget, providing financial modeling, analysis, and insights to support business planning.
Evaluate and enhance forecasting tools and systems, with experience in Workday Financials or Adaptive Planning considered a strong plus
Continuously seek opportunities to leverage data and analytics to generate actionable insights and improve financial decision-making.
Collaborate across a global, matrixed organization, building strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
Lead financial analysis to support capital investment decisions, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and return on investment.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed to support business needs and executive leadership.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a global or matrixed organization.
Proven experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.
Strong understanding of financial systems and tools; experience with Workday Financials or Adaptive Planning is a plus.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to operate with a sense of urgency, manage multiple priorities, and influence across levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications Include: