Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Gemini Industries; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries, Inc. seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to partner with Operations and Finance, translating production data into actionable insights and driving profitable growth.

You will own manufacturing cost and variance analysis, develop budgets and forecasts, build dashboards with KPIs from multiple data sources, and support strategic investments. Join a 100% employee-owned culture and collaborate with Plant Management, Purchasing, and IT to strengthen financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in FP&A and cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills for large datasets and financial modeling.
• Experience with Excel, SQL, Tableau/Power BI and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing cost and variance analysis including BOM, labor and overhead rates.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and scenario analyses.
• Create dashboards and KPIs from multiple data sources for leadership visibility.
• Support acquisitions, capital investments, pricing decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance analysis.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Job description

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis AnalystGemini Industries, Inc.Reports to: CFODivision: FinanceCompany Size: 200 employeesFLSA Status: ExemptWhy Work HereFounded in 1964, Gemini Industries has spent more than six decades building a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety in everything we do. As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every member of our team is also an owner — when Gemini succeeds, our employee-owners share directly in that success. Our core values of integrity, responsibility, commitment, innovation, and participation guide everyday business, driving us to deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Join us and build not just a job, but a stake in a company with over 60 years of history and a culture built on shared ownership and accountability.About the RoleThe FP&A Analyst serves as a vital financial and operational business partner, bridging corporate strategy, financial planning, and operational needs to drive profitable growth. In this role, you will look beyond standard data to transform financial and operational metrics into actionable intelligence, providing leadership with the visibility needed for fast, high-impact decision-making.A foundational requirement for success in this role is prior cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. You will leverage this specialized expertise to connect standard costing, inventory valuation, and production variances directly to the company's broader financial performance and strategic forecasts.This role will collaborate extensively with Plant Management, Purchasing, Information Systems, and Management, to identify trends, inefficiencies, and margin-expansion opportunities.Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Cost & Variance OwnershipAnalyze manufacturing costs, bill of materials (BOM), and labor/overhead rates to ensure that standard costs are updated timely and accurately.Transform raw production data into meaningful information for non-financial leaders.Deconstruct complex material, labor, and volume variances.Partner with department heads to map operational drivers to financial outcomes.Financial Planning, Forecasting & AnalysisDevelop and continually improve annual budgets, financial forecasts, long-range plans, and scenario analyses.Collaborate with department and business leaders to develop financial projections for revenue, margins, expenses, capital expenditures, working capital, and other key business drivers.Monitor actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts, prior periods, and expectations.Perform variance analysis to identify and explain differences between expected and actual results and work with business leaders to understand and address underlying causes.Maintain a strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles to ensure analysis is accurate, complete, and consistent with reported financial results.Reporting, Data, & Business intelligenceDevelop and maintain management reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analytical tools that provide leadership with timely and meaningful visibility into business performance.Combine financial and operational information from multiple systems and sources to develop a more complete view of company performance.Support the implementation and continued development of AI, business intelligence, and reporting tools.Improve the accessibility, consistency, and reliability of information used by management to make decisions.Strategic & Decision SupportDevelop financial and operational analysis supporting acquisitions, capital investments, expansion opportunities, pricing decisions, and other strategic initiatives.Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to help leadership understand the financial and operational impact of alternative business decisions.Assist leadership in evaluating the expected return, risks, and business impact of significant investments and initiatives.Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis supporting executive leadership and business decision-making.Continuous ImprovementDevelop and implement best practices for financial modeling, forecasting, performance measurement, and management reporting.Work across departments to strengthen the connection between operational activity, financial performance, and company strategy.Continually look for better ways to use data and analysis to improve business performance and support profitable growth.Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial analysis and reporting.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field3+ years of proven experience as an FP&A Analyst or in a similar financial analysis roleCost accounting experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong analytical skills with the ability to gather, organize, and interpret large datasetsProficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial planning softwareExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization from the shop floor to the executive teamStrong attention to detail and ability to work with tight deadlinesA proactive and inquisitive mindset, constantly seeking opportunities to improve processes and drive business performancePreferred5+ years of proven experience as an FP&A Analyst or in a similar financial analysis role.Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related fieldPhysical RequirementsAbility to travel occasionally to company locations, which may include walking through manufacturing or plant areasAbility to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in an office settingAbility to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment for extended periodsAbility to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by video, including speaking, listening, and readingAbility to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds (files, binders, equipment)Visual ability to read documents and computer screensWork EnvironmentPrimarily a standard office environmentOccasional visits to production, warehouses, or plant areas that may involve noise, and may require safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwearWhat Success Looks LikeStrong, trusted relationships developed with Information Systems, Operations, Finance, and Purchasing.Deliver accurate budgets, forecasting models, and scenario analyses that help the CFO and executive leadership evaluate risks and investments.Approach cost-saving and margin-expansion initiatives with an employee-owner mindset to directly increase company profitability and shared equity value.Become expert on company systems and data structures.Gemini Industries is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.