Senior FP&A Analyst

A manufacturing client is looking to hire a Senior FP&A Analyst in Houston, Texas! This role is hybrid and is looking for someone who can be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and strategic decision support while partnering closely with operations and leadership to drive business performance. The position also supports financial modeling, process improvements, KPI reporting, and compliance initiatives, making it a key contributor to operational and financial decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary FP&A business partner supporting the Repair and U.S. Marine & Construction businesses.
• Lead the monthly financial close analysis, including detailed actual-to-budget, actual-to-forecast, and prior-year variance analysis.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain annual operating budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Develop meaningful financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions and operational initiatives.
• Analyze revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital, and profitability trends while providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with operations to identify risks, opportunities, and cost improvement initiatives that enhance financial performance.
• Prepare and present monthly business reviews, KPI reporting, and executive financial presentations.
• Support pricing, capital expenditure, and investment analyses through financial modeling and business case development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations by streamlining reporting and planning processes.
• Coordinate accurate revenue recognition and ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities while maintaining SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and planning.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of US GAAP

Nice To Haves:

• Experience with Oracle EPM or other Enterprise Performance Management planning and forecasting systems
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Oracle Cloud
• CMA, MBA, or CPA

Salary of $120,000 base + 10% bonus