FP&A Lead Analyst: Strategy, Forecasting & Analysis

Gerdau; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to support FP&A Manager for planning, strategy, and business development. The role analyzes actuals vs forecasts and develops recommendations to improve performance and forecast accuracy.

You will lead a small team, mentor analysts, coordinate planning processes, perform ad hoc analyses, and support merger activity as needed. Travel is minimal and the role offers exposure to senior management.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of financial or operational experience in a related industry.
• Relevant experience leading process improvement.
• Bachelor Degree from an Accredited University in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Management or Industrial Engineering (or a comparable area of study).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Estimated 0%-5% travel schedule.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Strategy
• Strategic Map/Balanced Scorecard/KPI deployment
• Annual Planning process
• 6Q/Forecasting process
• Short term forecasting
• Operations Management
• Monthly Financial Data ("White Book")
• Pricing/Profitability Analysis (supporting Commercial)
• Cost Analysis (supporting SIOP)
• Location/Operational Analysis (supporting Mills, Downstream, Recycling)
• Working Capital Analysis (supporting Credit & Accounts Payable)
• Business Development
• Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
• Competitor/Market Analysis
• Location CAPEX Analysis (supporting Engineering)

Skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting/Industrial Management or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP BPC

Hyperion

Business Objects

Job description

Gerdau in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to support FP&A Manager for planning, strategy, and business development. The role analyzes actuals vs forecasts and develops recommendations to improve performance and forecast accuracy.

You will lead a small team, mentor analysts, coordinate planning processes, perform ad hoc analyses, and support merger activity as needed. Travel is minimal and the role offers exposure to senior management.