Global FP&A Senior Financial Analyst – Strategic Forecasting

James Hardie Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support global FP&A, including monthly forecasting, AOP, and LRPs. You will consolidate regional inputs, develop driver-based models, and provide actionable insights to drive planning discipline.

The role requires 5–7 years in FP&A, strong Excel skills, and experience with Power BI/Tableau/SAP. You’ll deliver board materials, perform variance analysis, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Consolidate regional and functional financial inputs into enterprise-wide views.
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting.
• Analyze forecast trends and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline.
• Partner with regional FP&A teams to ensure consistency of assumptions and reporting methodologies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for Finance leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Identify key business drivers impacting revenue, volume, price, mix, SG&A, and operating income.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear and concise business insights.
• Support preparation of board materials, earnings support analyses, and executive presentations.
• Conduct scenario modeling and ad hoc analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, productivity initiatives, and cost optimization programs.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational drivers and their financial implications.
• Provide proactive recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Challenge assumptions using data-driven insights while influencing decision-making across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Enhance reporting automation, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Support standardization of FP&A templates, KPIs, and performance management processes globally.
• Partner with Finance Systems, Data & Analytics, and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting efficiency.
• Leverage large datasets to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Supply Chain, Commercial Finance, Operations, and regional FP&A teams.
• Build strong relationships across finance and business functions to ensure alignment and execution.
• Serve as a trusted business partner by delivering timely and accurate financial information.
• Influence stakeholders through fact-based recommendations and strong financial reasoning.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Hyperion

FCCS

PBCS

SQL

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support global FP&A, including monthly forecasting, AOP, and LRPs. You will consolidate regional inputs, develop driver-based models, and provide actionable insights to drive planning discipline.

The role requires 5–7 years in FP&A, strong Excel skills, and experience with Power BI/Tableau/SAP. You’ll deliver board materials, perform variance analysis, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize