Financial Analyst FP&A

Weidmuller USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical HSA + employer contribution

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match and profit‑/

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Weidmüller USA is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will build detailed financial models, analyze performance, and provide strategic insights to leadership.

You will partner with department heads to monitor budgets, explain variances, and drive improvements in financial processes. Strong Excel and data visualization skills are essential in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, or accounting.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, index/match, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and planning.
• Participate in the annual budget process, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with department leaders to develop budgets, monitor performance, and provide analytical support.
• Compare actual results to budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Translate financial data into executive dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Act as trusted financial partner and help department heads manage expenses.
• Monitor KPIs and perform profitability, cost, and ROI analyses.
• Collaborate with Accounting during monthly/year-end closes for accurate reporting.
• Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes and data flows.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects.
• Adhere to health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

communication

data analysis

problem solving

analytical skills

time management

change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary: The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities by providing timely financial analysis and business insights. This role partners with business leaders across the organization to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. The FP&A Analyst plays a key role in maintaining financial models, preparing management reports, and driving continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic business planning.
• Participate in the annual budget process, periodic forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with department leaders to develop operating budgets, monitor financial performance, and provide analytical support.
• Compare actual financial results against budgets and forecasts on a monthly and quarterly basis with identification of root causes for variances and recommend corrective action to leadership.
• Translate complex financial concepts into clear, easy-to-understand executive dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Act as trusted financial partner across the organization. Challenge business assumptions, provide financial guidance and help department heads manage expenses.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable financial insights to support business decisions. Perform profitability, cost and margin analyses, business cases and return on investment (ROI) evaluations.
• Collaborate with Accounting during monthly and year-end close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes, reporting tools, and data flows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses, special projects and management reporting as assigned.
• Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental and security regulations (state/federal laws, ISO 9001, CFR 1910 OSHA) as well as Company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of business strategy, operational performance, and how data can drive decision-making.
• Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational, time‑management and analytical skills.
• Proactive, proven record of driving change, continuous improvement and results.
• Ability to make effective and objective decisions with limited time and information.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• 3‑5+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, or accounting.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, index/match, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to set strategic direction as well as develop tactical plans.

Physical Demands

• Frequently remain in a stationary position, particularly, but not limited to, at a desktop computer.
• Occasional moving about, particularly, but not limited to, the office building.
• Frequent repetitive use of hands/arm: particularly concerning typical, writing, phone and computer use.
• Continuous communication: verbal and written, phone and electronic.

Compensation Transparency

The expected compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 annually and is provided in good faith at the time of posting. Individual offers will be based on qualifications, education, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic considerations (if applicable).

Benefits

Weidmüller also offers a competitive benefits package including medical HSA plans + employer contribution, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and profit‑sharing contribution, paid time off, company‑paid life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.