Senior FPA Analyst

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is looking for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst in Houston, TX. This critical role involves helping leadership make informed decisions through financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

The ideal candidate will possess 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor’s or MBA degree, and strong manufacturing industry knowledge. Experience with advanced Excel and ERP systems is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual budgets and forecasts.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare presentations and reporting packages for executive leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

Tools

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Database reporting tools

Job description

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Location: Houston, TX (North Houston)

Work Schedule: 100% In Office

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus Potential + Comprehensive Benefits

Our client is a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

• This role will play a critical part in helping leadership make informed business decisions through financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, operational reporting, and profitability analysis.
• The ideal candidate combines a strong accounting foundation with progressive FP&A experience and enjoys partnering with operations, accounting, project management, and executive leadership teams.
• Have 7–10 years plus of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Have spent the last several years focused on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Possess strong manufacturing industry experience.
• Have experience supporting publicly traded companies or public company reporting environments.
• Hold an MBA or advanced business degree (preferred).
• Are highly proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting databases.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and long‑range financial plans.
• Prepare and analyze cash flow forecasts.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and annual business planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and operational plans.

Financial Analysis

• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Analyze project, product, and service profitability.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance metrics.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting business performance.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and competitive analysis.

Cost Accounting & Operational Finance

• Partner with operations and accounting teams to analyze manufacturing costs and efficiencies.
• Review cost accounting data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support capital expenditure analysis and investment decisions.
• Evaluate business opportunities and operational initiatives from a financial perspective.

Executive Reporting

• Prepare presentations and reporting packages for executive leadership, board meetings, and stakeholders.
• Conduct quality control reviews of financial reporting and analysis.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Support due diligence efforts, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic growth initiatives.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and controls.
• Assist with system enhancements and reporting automation.
• Participate in special projects and cross‑functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Cost accounting experience required.
• Experience with:
  • Variance analysis
  • Budget analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Board reporting
  • Financial modeling
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational finance
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities is highly desirable.
• Experience in public company environments is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong ERP system experience required.
• Experience with financial reporting and business intelligence tools.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience with database reporting tools strongly preferred.