Sr. Financial Analyst

Industrial Service Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Industrial Service Solutions is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to support corporate finance operations. This role focuses on financial planning, management reporting, and cost analysis.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 3-6 years of relevant experience, particularly in industrial environments. Proficiency in advanced Excel and a solid understanding of financial modeling is crucial. The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, financial reporting, and cost analysis.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budget and monthly forecast builds across business units.
• Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare management reporting packages with key performance indicators.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (e.g., Infor, Sage, NetSuite)

BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

About the Role

The Sr. Finance Analyst is a high-impact, highly visible role within the corporate finance function of a privately held independent industrial services provider. This individual will serve as a trusted business partner and analytical backbone across the organization — supporting financial planning, management reporting, cost analysis, and cash flow oversight.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast builds, including revenue, OpEx, and headcount modeling across business units
• Build and continuously improve financial models to support business decisions, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages with key performance indicators, trend analysis, and executive-level narratives

Reporting & Analysis

• Draw accurate conclusions from complex data; build models that inform, not just report
• Analyze cost trends by service line, geography, and cost category; flag anomalies and recommend corrective actions
• Assist with month-end close activities in coordination with the Accounting team
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support pricing decisions, CapEx evaluations, and strategic initiatives
• Maintain internal financial reporting infrastructure; identify opportunities to improve accuracy, automation, and presentation

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with department heads to collect budget/forecast inputs and ensure accuracy of cost center data
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring reporting and reduce manual work
• Maintain data integrity across planning tools and source systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-6 years of progressive finance experience, including direct FP&A, financial reporting, and cost analysis responsibilities
• Experience in an industrial, construction, field services, or asset‑intensive business environment strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong financial modeling skills
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong communication skills — able to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences
• Effectively communicates and negotiates project timelines with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Committed to developing the FP&A capabilities, critical thinking, and business acumen of junior analysts through active mentorship and guidance

Preferred

• CMA or MBA (or active pursuit thereof)
• Experience in a private equity‑backed company environment
• Experience working in and developing ERP systems (e.g., Infor, Sage, NetSuite) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Background in job costing, project accounting, or service contract financials
• Experience supporting ownership or a board with reporting and presentations

Travel

As needed, up to 2-5% (approx. 1 week per month on average)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.