Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

thyssenkrupp nucera; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (25 days)

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Opportunity for significant autonomy

Job summary

thyssenkrupp nucera in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making within the U.S. organization. This role will involve full ownership of financial planning processes, including budgeting and variance analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field and has 5-10+ years of experience in FP&A. Benefits include 25 paid time off days and medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5 -10+ years of experience in FP&A or management accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience in project-based accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own financial planning processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze financial performance to explain variances.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Analytical Skills

Excel

Power BI

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

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

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) at thyssenkrupp nucera USA will support financial planning, analysis, forecasting, reporting and strategic decision‑making for the U.S. organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the sole FP&A resource, providing end‑to‑end ownership of financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and create clear insights
• Present complex financial data clearly to cross‑functional leaders, facilitating data‑driven decision making
• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and project‑related financial planning
• Analyze financial performance to explain variances
• Ensure accuracy and data integrity across financial systems
• Improve reporting processes to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, reporting guidelines, and controls
• Partner with cross functional teams for scenario planning, strategic initiatives support and departmental reports
• Assist with month end close activities, including journal entries, accruals support and account reviews
• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits
• Ad hoc analytical reporting and support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
• 5 -10+ years of experience in FP&A or management accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in Power BI to create management KPI dashboards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global engineering or industrial technology organization
• Knowledge of project‑based accounting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to visit plant sites on special occasions

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (25 days)
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• 401(k) Plan
• 4 days in office, 1 WFH
• Opportunity to operate as the sole FP&A contributor with significant autonomy and direct exposure to executive leadership
• High‑impact role with the ability to shape and enhance financial planning processes from the ground up

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic, social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.