Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

KBR Careers; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers in Arlington, TX seeks an FP&A Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across strategic business units. You will partner with finance leaders and stakeholders to deliver insights that shape operational decisions and value creation.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, scenario analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support a newly independent public company during a pivotal growth period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or related financial discipline.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Experience presenting analyses and recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, consolidation, analysis, and reporting for functions and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term financial forecasts using models and assumptions.
• Perform monthly/quarterly variance analyses to identify drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with leaders to develop budgets and evaluate financial performance.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Assist in enhancing financial models, planning tools, and reporting processes.

Skills

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Anaplan

Oracle EPM

Power BI

Tableau

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) AnalystThe Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst plays a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting, and strategic decision support. This highly visible position partners closely with finance leaders and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, evaluate business performance, and influence key operational and strategic decisions. The role supports the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts, long-range planning activities, and management reporting while helping shape the financial foundation of a newly independent public company. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities with intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful recommendations that drive performance and growth. This role will support a strategic business unit while partnering closely with the Corporate FP&A organization to drive planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and decision support across the enterprise. Opportunities exist to support either Exploration and Logistics (E&L), which delivers global mission operations, space exploration, engineering, and logistics solutions, or Defense and Intel (D&I), which provides mission-critical capabilities across complex defense, intelligence, and classified environments. *Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping establish and mature the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management capabilities of a newly independent public company while supporting critical government and commercial missions around the world.* **Key Responsibilities*** Support the annual budgeting process, including preparation, consolidation, analysis, and reporting for corporate functions and business initiatives.* Develop and maintain short- and long-term financial forecasts, leveraging financial models and business assumptions to support planning activities.* Perform monthly and quarterly variance analyses comparing actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.* Partner with business leaders, department budget owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop budgets, evaluate financial performance, and provide actionable recommendations.* Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate business performance, highlight emerging trends, and support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.* Assist in the development and enhancement of financial models, planning tools, and reporting processes to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.* Support month-end and quarter-end financial review activities, ensuring data accuracy and timely analysis of results.* Contribute to the preparation of Annual Operating Plans (AOP), periodic forecasts, long-range plans, and strategic financial analyses.* Evaluate financial performance against established targets and assist in identifying corrective actions to address budget variances and improve business outcomes.* Serve as a trusted finance partner to Accounting and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between financial plans, forecasts, operating performance, and strategic objectives.* Identify opportunities to improve financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes through automation, standardization, and best practices.* Assist in evaluating business performance through trend analysis, scenario modeling, and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights that support enterprise planning and value creation initiatives.* Lead and support financial analyses, business cases, and scenario modeling efforts that evaluate strategic initiatives, resource allocations, investments, and growth opportunities. **Basic Qualifications****Education & Experience*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.* 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting, consulting, investment banking, or a related financial discipline.* Experience supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes within a corporate FP&A or related finance environment.* Strong understanding of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.* Experience presenting financial analyses and recommendations to management and business stakeholders.**Technical & Leadership Skills*** Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial models, scenario analysis, and data manipulation.* Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.* Experience with ERP, financial planning, and reporting systems.* Ability to synthesize large data sets and communicate insights effectively to both finance and non-finance audiences.* Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.* Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across functions and levels of the organization. **Preferred Qualifications*** MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.* CPA, CMA, CFA, or progress toward a professional finance certification.* Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex budgeting and forecasting processes and delivering actionable financial insights to business stakeholders.* Experience supporting a publicly traded company.* Experience within government contracting, aerospace, defense, engineering, technology, or professional services industries.* Experience supporting investor relations, board reporting, or SEC-related financial analysis.* Experience with financial planning platforms such as Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar tools.* Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.* Exposure to long-range planning, strategic finance, and corporate development activities.