Finance Advisor - FP & A Operations

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Medical and wellness benefits

Financial and retirement programs

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company is seeking a Finance Advisor - FP&A Operations to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis. You will partner with leaders to shape performance insights and profitability across multiple functions and initiatives.

The role emphasizes KPI tracking, strategic advisory, and leading finance projects spanning one to two years, with opportunities to improve planning and cash generation throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of FP&A Operations experience
• Strong analytical and planning capabilities
• Ability to advise and influence leadership
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work across multiple functions and levels
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Managing the business cycle, including 3-year plans, annual budgets, and forecasts across various levels of the organization.
• Defining and tracking KPIs to measure performance across business & product line, R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commissioning, and other functions.
• Analyzing business performance and recommending action plans to improve profitability, cash generation, and operational effectiveness.
• Identifying performance gaps and supporting corrective action plans where necessary.
• Providing financial advice and guidance to functional management and business leaders regarding approaches, projects, programs, and operational improvements.
• Partnering with business functions to evaluate opportunities, risks, and performance drivers that impact organizational goals.
• Communicating with business stakeholders regarding financial approaches, methodologies, and solutions for complex business challenges.
• Leading the design and implementation of finance-related projects and initiatives.
• Managing projects that may span one to two years and contribute to long-term business outcomes.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial planning, reporting, and business performance processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Finance Advisor - FP&A Operations

Are you passionate about driving financial performance, providing strategic business insights, and influencing operational success through effective financial planning and analysis?

Do you enjoy partnering with business leaders, analyzing complex financial data, and supporting decision‑making that drives profitability and growth?

Partnering with the Best

As a Finance Advisor - FP&A Operations, you will support business performance through financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis. You will partner with functional leaders to provide financial guidance, evaluate business performance, and drive initiatives that improve profitability and cash generation across the organization.

Fueling Your Passion

As a Finance Advisor - FP&A Operations, you will leverage your financial expertise, analytical skills, and business acumen to support strategic and operational objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide actionable insights, manage financial planning cycles, and lead projects that enhance organizational performance.

As a Finance Advisor - FP&A Operations, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the business cycle, including 3-year plans, annual budgets, and forecasts across various levels of the organization.

• Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance across business & product line, Research & Development (R&D), Engineering, Supply Chain, Commissioning, and other business functions.

• Analyzing business performance and recommending action plans to improve profitability, cash generation, and operational effectiveness.

• Identifying performance gaps and supporting the development of corrective action plans where necessary.

• Providing financial advice and guidance to functional management and business leaders regarding approaches, projects, programs, and operational improvements.

• Partnering with business functions to evaluate opportunities, risks, and performance drivers that impact organizational goals.

• Communicating with business stakeholders regarding financial approaches, methodologies, and solutions for complex business challenges.

• Leading the design and implementation of finance-related projects and initiatives.

• Managing projects that may span one to two years and contribute to long-term business outcomes.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial planning, reporting, and business performance processes.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• Have a minimum of 5 additional years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Operations.

• Demonstrate strong financial analysis and business planning capabilities.

• Possess the ability to evaluate business performance and develop actionable recommendations.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Have the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.

• Possess strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

• Established project management skills.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This role requires close collaboration with business leaders and cross‑functional teams to support planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives. The position may involve participation in projects and programs that support long‑term business objectives.

Working with Us

Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance‑driven environment where innovation, teamwork, professional development, and continuous improvement are encouraged and rewarded.

Working for You

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well‑being, which may include:

• Career development and training opportunities

• Medical and wellness benefits

• Financial and retirement programs

• Additional voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Advisor - FP&A Operations

About Us

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.