Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

KBR; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst in Arlington, TX to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for corporate functions and business initiatives. You will build and maintain financial models, prepare executive reports, and collaborate with leaders to drive performance.

The role emphasizes variance analysis, scenario planning, and data-driven recommendations, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement of planning processes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance or related area.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and planning in a corporate setting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, consolidation, analysis and reporting for functions and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term forecasts using financial models.
• Perform monthly/quarterly variance analyses against budget and forecast.
• Partner with leaders to develop budgets, evaluate performance, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Enhance models, planning tools and reporting processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Support month-end/quarter-end reviews and data accuracy.
• Contribute to AOP, forecasts, long-range plans and strategic analyses.
• Identify improvements to planning, budgeting and reporting through automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

ERP systems

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Anaplan

Workday Adaptive Planning

Oracle EPM

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Title:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.