Senior FP&A Analyst — Hybrid, Power BI & Profitability

Continental; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Competitive Bonus Programs

Employee 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive ERGs

Job summary

Continental seeks a highly motivated finance professional to join US PLT Replacement Market. You will lead monthly forecasting, budgeting, and P&L analysis, partnering with Sales and Operations to drive actionable insights and performance improvements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, financial modelling, and strengthening internal controls while ensuring timely financial reporting and month-end close compliance. Relocation can be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, Controlling, Accounting, or related finance functions.
• Experience partnering with commercial and operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and other enterprise reporting systems.
• Strong capabilities in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to transform complex financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Customer-focused mindset and collaborative approach to business partnering.
• Continuous learning orientation and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Can offer a relocation package if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting activities for the US PLT Replacement Market, including cost center planning and system uploads.
• Analyze and explain variances between actual, forecast, and budget results, providing actionable insights to management.
• Prepare profit and loss simulations, including ROS and EBIT analysis, supported by clear financial commentary.
• Partner with Sales and Operations teams to provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision support.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, optimize costs, and support strategic targets.
• Perform detailed P&L analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with policies and procedures.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and financial integrity.
• Calculate payments for customer programs on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reports, and performance metrics using Power BI and Excel.
• Prepare and distribute monthly expense reviews, management presentations, bridges, and financial performance reports.
• Track and analyze travel, marketing, and operating expenses to support cost management initiatives.
• Support accounting activities related to accruals, provisions, and financial reconciliations.
• Evaluate commercial proposals and business opportunities from a financial and profitability perspective.
• Support pricing, investment, and business case evaluations through data-driven analysis.
• Partner with key stakeholders to provide insights that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Financial Modeling

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Cross-functional Partnering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Continental seeks a highly motivated finance professional to join US PLT Replacement Market. You will lead monthly forecasting, budgeting, and P&L analysis, partnering with Sales and Operations to drive actionable insights and performance improvements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, financial modelling, and strengthening internal controls while ensuring timely financial reporting and month-end close compliance. Relocation can be considered.