Senior Analyst FP&A

Hynes Industries Inc; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Hynes Industries Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst – FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, delivering insights that drive data-driven decisions. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

The Senior Analyst will work closely with the CFO and department heads, supporting strategic planning, KPI development, dashboards, and executive presentations to the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Analysis, FP&A, operations finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing analytics.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills (you build models, not templates).
• Strong understanding of how operational decisions flow through the P&L and balance sheet.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into key financial drivers.
• Partner with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals.
• Create dashboards and reports for executive leadership and Board presentations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Sage 300

NetSuite

Job description

Summary:The Senior Analyst – FP&A is responsible for all areas relating to financial planning, analysis, and business strategy support. This position will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling efforts to provide insightful analysis and drive data-driven decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of financial activities, including variance analysis, management reporting, and strategic planning. The Senior Analyst – FP&A will have direct interaction with Hynes’s CFO, and department leaders, requiring strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following:Financial Planning & AnalysisLead the company’s annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions.Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into key financial drivers.Partner with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals.Identify inconsistencies in reporting to ensure accuracy.Strategic Decision Support & Business InsightsAnalyze trends in sales, margins, costs, and productivity to improve profitability.Develop pricing, cost, and margin analyses to optimize product and customer profitability.Support capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and return-on-investment (ROI) evaluations and post-investment reviews.Create dashboards and reports for executive leadership and Board presentations.Deliver tight, driver-based variance analysis, what moved, why it moved, and what to do nextManufacturing Cost & Performance AnalysisAnalyze cost structures and manufacturing performance to identify efficiency opportunities.Collaborate with operations to drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.Analyze product, customer, and program-level margins to support pricing and commercial decisions.Data Analytics & ReportingDevelop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and standardized operating reports.Improve speed, accuracy, and insight through automation and better data structures.Leverage ERP and analytics tools to move reporting from descriptive to predictive.Assist with annual audits.Qualifications & Experience:RequiredBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.3-5 years of experience in Analysis, FP&A, operations finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing analytics.Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills (you build models, not templates).Strong understanding of how operational decisions flow through the P&L and balance sheet.Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver under pressure.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and business partnering skills.Strongly PreferredManufacturing / industrial environment experience.Exposure to cost accounting, inventory, and costing.ERP experience (Sage 300, MiSys, Epicor, NetSuite, Oracle, Planful, or similar).BI or analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, PowerQuery, Tableau).MBA, CPA, or CMA.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary and performance-based bonus.Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k).Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.Reasoning Ability:Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, collaboration and teamwork skills; strong ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks; aptitude for analysis, process improvement, problem solving and solution implementation