OPEX FP&A Analyst — Budgeting & Insights (Austin)

Ottobock; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k match up to 3.5%

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Ottobock in Austin, TX is seeking a Financial Analyst - OPEX to support operating expense planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly P&L review. The role requires collaboration with cost center owners, Accounting, and FP&A leadership to deliver clear variance explanations and strong financial visibility across the organization.

Candidates must be located in Austin, TX and bring 3+ years of FP&A experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of P&L structure and operating expense management.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, PowerQuery); macros/VBA a plus.
• PowerBI experience preferred.
• ERP experience required; SAP strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate data into insights and partner with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis, focusing on labor and operating expenses; explain drivers and trends.
• Partner with cost center owners, accounting, and FP&A leadership for accurate reporting.
• Build and maintain budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual bridges for P&L categories.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Support month-end close with accounting to understand accruals and reclasses.

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

P&L management

Excel advanced

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

ERP

PowerQuery

Macros/VBA

Job description

Ottobock in Austin, TX is seeking a Financial Analyst - OPEX to support operating expense planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly P&L review. The role requires collaboration with cost center owners, Accounting, and FP&A leadership to deliver clear variance explanations and strong financial visibility across the organization.

Candidates must be located in Austin, TX and bring 3+ years of FP&A experience.