FP&A Analyst

The Shaw Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in The Woodlands, Texas, is seeking a finance professional to support financial planning and operational decision-making. The role involves developing forecasts, partnering with operations for financial insights, and preparing executive reporting materials. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, 1-4 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in FP&A, finance, or operational finance roles.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 25%).

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of forecasts.
• Partner with Operations to translate financial insights.
• Prepare board-level reporting materials.
• Support Business Development on pricing and proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Experience with Power BI

SQL experience

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Position Summary

This role will support financial planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making across the business. This role partners closely with Operations, Project Management, and Business Unit leadership to drive financial visibility, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic initiatives. This position is highly cross‑functional and will play a key role in connecting financial performance with operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support development and maintenance of forecasts, including revenue, cost, and cash flow projections.
• Validate forecast assumptions and identify key drivers impacting performance.
• Assist in preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly reforecasts.
• Track and analyze variances vs. forecast and provide actionable insights.

Operational Finance & Business Partnering

• Partner with Operations and Project teams to translate financial insights into actionable decisions.
• Support change order validation and alignment between scope and financial impact.
• Monitor project performance, including cost, labor efficiency, and margin trends.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to Business Units, supporting planning, forecasting, and ongoing financial performance.

Performance & Cost Management

• Support management of Business Unit overhead and SG&A.
• Assist in evaluating capital expenditures and support investment decision‑making.
• Evaluate labor utilization, capacity, and breakeven thresholds to support data‑driven staffing and resource allocation decisions.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and support board‑level and executive reporting materials.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track key KPIs.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities, and clearly communicate insights to leadership.

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Partner with Business Development and Commercial teams on pricing, proposals, and financial modeling.
• Support scenario analysis and strategic initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in FP&A, finance, or operational finance roles.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data‑visualization tools preferred.
• Experience with SQL preferred.Experience working in project‑based construction, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 25%).

Core Competencies

• Strong business acumen with ability to connect financial results to operational drivers.
• Clear and effective communication with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and problem‑solving mindset.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.