Senior FP&A Analyst from System One
Houston, TX 77067
About the Job
Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst
Duration: Direct Hire
Location: North Houston (77067)
Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role plays a critical role in providing insightful financial information across key areas of the business. This position involves delivering impactful analyses and recommendations, interpreting financial performance, and driving meaningful improvements throughout the organization. The Senior FP&A Analyst will oversee corporate planning and forecasting processes, monitor financial performance, and analyze operational results to help management understand variances from plans and prior periods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret, explain, and present financial analyses, budgeting, and planning to stakeholders effectively.
- Lead the annual budget planning, forecasting, and development processes.
- Cultivate business relationships and manage multiple priorities competently.
- Prepare presentations for board and shareholder meetings, as well as monthly and quarterly leadership sessions and ad hoc meetings.
- Drive scenario modeling initiatives to support portfolio development and growth.
- Enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the closing process through analytical reviews and trend analyses.
- Develop processes for regular analytical reviews of financial and operational performance.
- Collaborate with team members at all levels and interact effectively with senior management.
- Exhibit strong attention to detail and process orientation, translating data into clear, actionable insights aligned with business objectives.
- Simplify complex issues into clear, concise frameworks for decision-making.
- Identify problems, gather data from various sources, and draw valid conclusions.
- Communicate financial and operational performance trends—both historical and forecasted—using relevant metrics. Recommend key actions and strategic implications based on identified trends.
- Lead the financial components of the annual planning and forecasting processes.
Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following traits:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to convey insights through data storytelling.
- Proven ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally, especially with operations and commercial teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with OneStream, SAP, and PowerBI.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of financial analysis experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- CPA or MBA is a plus.