Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

dnata; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Free meals during shift

401(k)

Job summary

dnata is seeking a hands-on FP&A professional in the United States to build and manage financial models, budgets, forecasts, and analyses supporting cost control and growth opportunities. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver timely financial insights and executive-ready reports.

This role emphasizes data integrity, performance analytics, and strategic support to leadership, with a focus on improving processes and driving business decisions in a dynamic, manufacturing-adjacent

Qualifications

• Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience (1–2 years in manufacturing environment).
• Sound planning and organizational skills, detail oriented, able to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and develop staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Participate in the annual budget process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to outline financial goals and allocations.
• Forecast future financial performance based on data, trends, and various assumptions.
• Analyze financial results by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends and variances.
• Collaborate with different departments and cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial guidance including billing, purchasing/inventory and operations.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, business performance, and strategic discussions.
• Conduct special financial analyses to support immediate business needs and provide insights for critical decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes.
• Offer insights to help leaders make informed strategic decisions, manage costs, find growth opportunities, and understand financial implications.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Associates in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

Complimentary Daily Meals:

Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Our Mission:

• To be the word's most admired air and travel provider

Our Core Values:

• We Are Safe
• We Are Future Thinkers
• We Play To Win
• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) responsibilities include creating financial models, developing budgets, forecasting future performance, analyzing financial results to identify trends and variances, and providing insights to management to guide strategic decision-making. They partner with cross-functional teams, ensure data accuracy, support the financial close process, and prepare ad-hoc financial reports to help a company manage costs, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate risks.

Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

Budgeting and Planning:

Participate in the annual budget process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to outline financial goals and allocations.

Forecasting:

Project future financial performance based on data, trends, and various assumptions.

Performance Analysis:

Analyze financial results by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends and variances.

Business Partnering:

Collaborate with different departments and cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial guidance including billing, purchasing/inventory and operations

Reporting:

Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, business performance, and strategic discussions.

Ad-Hoc Analysis:

Conduct special financial analyses to support immediate business needs and provide insights for critical decisions.

Data Quality and Process Improvement:

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes.

Strategic Support:

Offer insights to help leaders make informed strategic decisions, manage costs, find growth opportunities, and understand financial implications.

Nonessential Functions:

Other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION:

Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience 1-2 years in manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus
• Sound planning and organizational skills, be detail orientated and be able to multi task
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and develop staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel
• Experienced in the use of an ERP systems

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Follows through on tasks given and goes above and beyond in delivering internally as well to external parties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment:

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment without current or future sponsorship from dnata Catering USA.