Senior Manager (f/m/d) Planning

Join our fast-growing US team within the competence center for FP&A. We tackle challenges faced by CFO organizations and collaborate with clients to design and implement efficient and innovative planning and reporting solutions, enabling better business insights and decision-making. Your work will focus on operational and financial planning, forecasting, KPI-driven reporting, and management dashboards.

What you can expect 

• Value-added consulting.As part of our experienced consulting team, you will design and implement integrated planning and reporting frameworks, covering budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring. You will lead projects from concept to implementation, facilitate client workshops, perform data-driven analyses, and interact closely with stakeholders.
• (Partial) project management (from A-Z).With your experience in operational and financial planning, you develop tailored solutions such as driver-based planning models, KPI dashboards and management reporting templates. Within the scope of your projects, you will build and maintain strong client relationships across diverse industries. 
• Shaping the future. Your work will involve cross-consultancy topics as well as market-related activities, such as publications, development of new areas or tools and market initiatives in the planning and reporting space. 
• Taking on responsibility.You will be responsible for leading a variety of projects while also contributing to the continued development and expansion of our planning and reporting consulting portfolio.

What you offer

Your expertise:

• A minimum of 5 years of high value consulting experience in combination with a very good FP&A expertise 
• Experience with planning and reporting tools 
• Bonus: experience in life sciences, manufacturing or automotive industries 

Your competences:

• Proven track record in leading complex planning and reporting engagements end-to-end, with full accountability for delivery, team leadership, commercial performance, and client satisfaction, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality 
• Strong business development capabilities with a clear focus on building and managing a sales pipeline, owning client relationships, leading proposal processes, and actively initiating and closing planning and reporting engagements through senior stakeholder engagements and thought leadership 

Your academic background:MBA or Master´s degree in Finance, Management, or a related field. 

Your location:Horváth USA is located in Atlanta, GA but our client base is national and the only geographic requirement is proximity to a major airport. Travel will vary but can be estimated at around 50% due to some ability to work remotely. Occasional international travel could be required. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US.

Our benefits

Work Environment

Our corporate culture is central to our close-knit US consulting team. We foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation through regular team events, Horváth USA meetings, and our annual Horváth Camp.

Training & Development

We offer a clear career path with access to the Horváth Business School, tailored training programs, and continuous learning opportunities. Mentorship and coaching are integral to our culture, supporting your professional growth through personalized guidance and flat hierarchies.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional success and personal well-being. This includes attractive base compensation, performance-based bonus opportunities, and a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

The estimated base salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $220,000, provided as a guideline. Actual compensation is determined individually, based on factors such as experience, education, skills, role scope, and organizational needs. Salaries are reviewed regularly through our performance management process and may be adjusted based on individual performance and business priorities.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and all employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, in accordance with applicable laws.

We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requesting an Accommodation 

Horváth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruiting process. If you require assistance, please contact career@horvath-partners.com.