Senior Manager FP&A

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and systems-oriented Senior Manager of Financial Reporting to lead consolidated financial reporting and planning analytics for Adtran's global operations. This role sits at the intersection of FP&A, Accounting, and Data - with primary accountability for consolidated reporting, planning insights, and financial storytelling across Adtran Inc. and Adtran Networks SE. This leader will own the integrity, scalability, and modernization of financial reporting processes, leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and enterprise master data structures to deliver actionable insights to executive leadership.

• Consolidated Financial Reporting (Global)

  Lead preparation and analysis of consolidated financials (US + international) across:
  Adtran Inc. Adtran Networks SE

  Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for executive leadership

  Analyze and explain consolidated actuals vs. forecast vs. budget variances, including key business drivers:
  Revenue (hardware, software, services) Gross margin drivers (mix, supply chain, cost) Operating expense trends

  Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between management reporting and statutory results

• Forecasting, Budgeting & P&L Ownership

  Own the global P&L reporting framework across:
  Forecast cycles Annual operating plan (AOP)

  Drive calendar governance for forecasting and budgeting cycles:
  Clear timelines, stakeholder alignment, submission discipline

  Develop driver-based models to improve forecast accuracy:
  Backlog-driven revenue forecasting Cost scaling by volume and headcount

  Lead cross-functional alignment with business leaders, sales, and operations

• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Ownership

  Act as the functional owner of SAC for FP&A reporting

  Maintain and enhance:
  Financial models Reporting dashboards Planning workflows

  Ensure single source of truth for reporting and planning data

  Drive adoption of self-service analytics across finance and business teams

• Financial Data & Master Data Governance

  Develop deep expertise in enterprise financial structures:
  Chart of Accounts (hierarchies) Cost centers Profit centers Legal entity structures

  Ensure accuracy and consistency of rollups across reporting views

  Partner with IT and Finance teams to improve data governance and data quality

  Identify and eliminate manual workarounds and reconciliation gaps

• FX and Global Financial Analysis

  Own analysis and reporting of foreign exchange (FX) impacts, including:
  Transaction vs. translation effects Forecast FX assumptions Provide insight into cross-currency performance trends

  Partner with Treasury and Accounting on FX-related drivers and sensitivities

• Executive Reporting & Business Insights

  Deliver executive-ready reporting and insights, not just data:
  Identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities Provide clear narratives and recommended actions

  Support Board- and leadership-level materials with high-quality financial storytelling

• Transformation & Automation (AI-First FP&A)

  Identify and lead initiatives to modernize FP&A, including:
  Automation of reporting processes Reduction of manual Excel-based workflows

  Partner with Finance and IT to deploy: AI-driven variance analysis Forecasting enhancements Anomaly detection in financials

  Establish scalable, auditable reporting processes aligned with control requirements

• 8-12+ years in FP&A, financial reporting, or related roles
• Experience in global, multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Strong background in:
  Consolidated reporting Forecasting and budgeting processes
• Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or similar planning tools
• Deep understanding of:
  Financial hierarchies and master data structures Variance analysis and financial drivers
• Preferred (Telecom-Specific) Experience in telecom, networking, or technology hardware/software companies
• Familiarity with:
  Backlog-driven revenue models Deferred revenue and long sales cycles Global manufacturing and supply chain cost structures
• Leadership & Functional Skills Strong business partner mindset with ability to influence senior stakeholders Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights High attention to detail with strong ownership mentality Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business.

Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere.

At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do.

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