Senior FP&A Analyst

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX seeks a senior FP&A professional to lead financial analysis, budgeting, variance explanations, and MD&A support for monthly results and the annual budget. Responsibilities include preparing monthly statements, rolling profitability forecasts, coordinating year-end audits, and guiding the country finance staff while collaborating with corporate departments.

Requires eight years of accounting/finance experience, including three in FP&A; CPA preferred; proficient with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum of eight years of accounting/financial experience, including 3 years in FP&A.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of general ledger systems and subsystems with Oracle/Hyperion/HFM experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to interact with upper management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze results for accuracy.
• Research and explain budget variances in financial reports.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and variance explanations to responsible managers.
• Prepare monthly rolling profitability forecasts and assist with the annual budget.
• Support MD&A for monthly results, forecasts, and budget; assist audits and variance analysis.
• Analyze the trial balance and monitor accruals and provisions.
• Coordinate year-end audit reporting and respond to auditors' queries.
• Liaise with corporate departments for support and analysis; supervise country finance staff.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

Budget Preparation

Trial Balance Analysis

Accruals and Provisions Monitoring

Ad Hoc Reporting

MD&A

Audit Support

Profitability Forecasting

General Ledger Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

HFM

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Analyze and review monthly financial results for accuracy and correctness
• Research and explain budget variances in financial reports
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and variance explanations to responsible managers
• Prepare monthly rolling profitability forecasts
• Prepare and/or review overtime reports
• Prepare the annual budget
• Support preparation of management discussion and analysis (MD&A) for monthly results, monthly forecasts, and annual budget
• Analyze the trial balance
• Monitor monthly and year-end closing for accruals and provisions
• Support internal and external audits, including fluctuation analysis
• Analyze Corporate Property, Plant, & Equipment (PP&E)
• Liaise with corporate departments for support and analysis
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects
• Prepare assigned audit schedules
• Supervise country finance staff and guide the Country Accountant and FSC on financial accounting matters
• Coordinate year-end audit reporting requirements and assist auditors with queries on G&A allocation, statutory accounts, and management accounts
• Report directly to the Director of Finance
• Perform other applicable duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
• Requires a minimum of eight (8) years previous accounting and financial experience, including 3 years of FP&A
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of current spreadsheet and word processing software tools and functionalities
• Knowledge of general ledger systems and subsystems
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion and HFM adhoc highly preferred
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with others and communicate directly with upper management
• Ability to be proactive in preventing errors and detecting areas at risk
• Ability to work effectively under pressureAbility to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. Proficient in managing financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting audits while leading finance teams effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• FP&A Experience
• CPA Certification
• Oracle and Hyperion Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Budget Preparation
• Trial Balance Analysis
• Accruals and Provisions Monitoring
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
• Audit Support
• Profitability Forecasting
• General Ledger Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Proactive Error Prevention
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Independent Work Capability
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Property, Plant, & Equipment (PP&E)
• Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounts
• Statutory Accounts

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle
• Hyperion
• HFM
• Spreadsheet Software
• Word Processing Software