Financial Planning Analyst

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel invites applications for a Senior FP&A/Forecasting role in Houston, TX. You will define forecast content with leadership, coordinate briefing packages, and ensure data accuracy across enterprise systems. The role emphasizes creating insightful infographics and driving leadership reviews.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, champion finance transformation, and train users of the enterprise reporting tools, including Hyperion and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience depending on level.
• Experience leading forecasting, planning and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate forecasts and briefing packages for executive management.
• Define content of forecast information with management.
• Input/extract data from enterprise information systems and databases.
• Develop infographics and insights from performance data for leadership reviews.
• Review data from clients, competitors, industries to inform FP&A.
• Lead training and enhancements for Bechtel's reporting systems.
• Publish user manuals and draft FP&A policy documents.
• Coordinate enterprise reporting data accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Executive insights

Data visualization

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Databricks

Hyperion

CFAR

Power BI

Job description

Requisition ID:298869

• Relocation Authorized:National/International - Family
• Telework Type:Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

In this role, you will work with leaders to define desired content, coordinate, and prepare forecasts and briefing packages including reports on topics such as performance, profitability, clients, and cash flow. You will conduct research, develop infographics and insights, and create and publish user manuals. Your expertise will ensure data accuracy and timeliness and will stimulate meaningful reviews by leadership.
\"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership\" #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates and prepares forecasts and briefing packages for executive management including reports on Global Business Unit (GBU) performance and profitability, overhead, personnel, cash flow, offices, clients, and general country information
• Works with responsible manager and executive management staff in defining the desired content of forecast information and briefing packages
• Inputs data into and extracts information from various information systems and databases
• Develops infographics and documents insights from company-wide historical and forecast performance data to stimulate meaningful reviews by senior executives at periodic leadership meetings
• Reviews a variety of published material for data relevant to the department's files on clients, competitors, countries, and industries
• Inputs data into and extracts information from various information systems and databases
• Interacts with GBU Management Information teams, other corporate service organizations, executive leadership, and departments within Corporate Finance, including Tax, Treasury, and Financial Reporting
• Acts as a \"Super-User\" for Bechtel's enterprise EPM system, such as Hyperion and Power BI, to include training users, troubleshooting system issues, and contributing to system enhancements
• Creates and publishes user manuals for enterprise reporting system applications, drafts policy on FP&A processes
• Coordinates GBU, functions and services use of the enterprise reporting system to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Coordinate and lead forecasting and planning activities, including budget preparation, variance analysis, management reporting, and identification of key business and financial drivers across multiple organizations or workstreams.
• Analyze project, overhead, and business financial performance, connecting operational and commercial drivers to financial outcomes and independently identifying risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Lead finance transformation and process-improvement initiatives, including process redesign, standardization, automation, data integration, and modernization of FP&A reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Support the implementation and adoption of Databricks, partnering with Finance, data, and technology teams to define FP&A requirements, strengthen data quality, and translate enterprise data into scalable reporting and decision-support solutions.
• Experience implementing or using Databricks in a finance environment is preferred.
• Leverage financial systems and analytical tools to extract, validate, analyze, and present data efficiently and reliably. Advanced experience with Hyperion and CFAR is preferred.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into executive-ready insights, clearly articulating key messages, business implications, financial impacts, and recommended actions.
• Partner effectively across functions and influence decision-making, building productive relationships with Project Controls, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Operations, business leadership, and technology teams.
• Demonstrate leadership, ownership, and sound judgment, independently leading workstreams, resolving complex issues, challenging assumptions, mentoring less-experienced analysts, and driving continuous improvement

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of \"One Team,\" respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]