Senior FP&A Analyst - Strategic Budget & Forecasting

Cypress HCM; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, partnering with Operations and leadership to drive performance.

This role focuses on close processes, long-range planning, KPI reporting, financial modeling, and SOX compliance, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong collaboration across finance and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive FP&A or related experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, and modeling techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary FP&A partner supporting the Repair and U.S. Marine & Construction businesses.
• Lead the monthly financial close analysis, including actual-to-budget, actual-to-forecast, and prior-year variance analysis.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain annual operating budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Develop meaningful financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions and operational initiatives.
• Analyze revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital, and profitability trends while providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with operations to identify risks, opportunities, and cost improvement initiatives that enhance financial performance.
• Prepare and present monthly business reviews, KPI reporting, and executive financial presentations.
• Support pricing, capital expenditure, and investment analyses through financial modeling and business case development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations by streamlining reporting and planning processes.
• Coordinate accurate revenue recognition and ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities while maintaining SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

KPI reporting

SOX/compliance

Operational partnering

Education

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

Tools

Oracle EPM

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Cypress HCM in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, partnering with Operations and leadership to drive performance.

This role focuses on close processes, long-range planning, KPI reporting, financial modeling, and SOX compliance, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong collaboration across finance and corporate functions.