Sr Financial Analyst, Global FP&A

James Hardie Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support global FP&A, including monthly forecasting, AOP, and LRPs. You will consolidate regional inputs, develop driver-based models, and provide actionable insights to drive planning discipline.

The role requires 5–7 years in FP&A, strong Excel skills, and experience with Power BI/Tableau/SAP. You’ll deliver board materials, perform variance analysis, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Consolidate regional and functional financial inputs into enterprise-wide views.
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting.
• Analyze forecast trends and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline.
• Partner with regional FP&A teams to ensure consistency of assumptions and reporting methodologies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for Finance leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Identify key business drivers impacting revenue, volume, price, mix, SG&A, and operating income.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear and concise business insights.
• Support preparation of board materials, earnings support analyses, and executive presentations.
• Conduct scenario modeling and ad hoc analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, productivity initiatives, and cost optimization programs.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational drivers and their financial implications.
• Provide proactive recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Challenge assumptions using data-driven insights while influencing decision-making across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Enhance reporting automation, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Support standardization of FP&A templates, KPIs, and performance management processes globally.
• Partner with Finance Systems, Data & Analytics, and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting efficiency.
• Leverage large datasets to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Supply Chain, Commercial Finance, Operations, and regional FP&A teams.
• Build strong relationships across finance and business functions to ensure alignment and execution.
• Serve as a trusted business partner by delivering timely and accurate financial information.
• Influence stakeholders through fact-based recommendations and strong financial reasoning.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Hyperion

FCCS

PBCS

SQL

Job description

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James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Global FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Global FP&A team responsible for supporting enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The role serves as a business partner to Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, delivering actionable insights that drive decision-making across the organization.

This position will support the monthly forecasting process, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), executive reporting, and strategic analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in consolidating regional inputs, analyzing financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping drive standardization and continuous improvement across the global finance organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Support monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Consolidate regional and functional financial inputs into enterprise-wide views.
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting.
• Analyze forecast trends and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline.
• Partner with regional FP&A teams to ensure consistency of assumptions and reporting methodologies.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for Finance leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Identify key business drivers impacting revenue, volume, price, mix, SG&A, and operating income.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear and concise business insights.
• Support preparation of board materials, earnings support analyses, and executive presentations.

Strategic Analysis & Business Partnership

• Conduct scenario modeling and ad hoc analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, productivity initiatives, and cost optimization programs.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational drivers and their financial implications.
• Provide proactive recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Challenge assumptions using data-driven insights while influencing decision-making across the organization.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Enhance reporting automation, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Support standardization of FP&A templates, KPIs, and performance management processes globally.
• Partner with Finance Systems, Data & Analytics, and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting efficiency.
• Leverage large datasets to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Supply Chain, Commercial Finance, Operations, and regional FP&A teams.
• Build strong relationships across finance and business functions to ensure alignment and execution.
• Serve as a trusted business partner by delivering timely and accurate financial information.
• Influence stakeholders through fact-based recommendations and strong financial reasoning.

What You’ll Bring:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related functions.
• Experience in public company, manufacturing, industrial, or building products environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive reporting.
• Experience working within complex, multi-business-unit or global organizations preferred.

Other desired skills:

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting methodologies, and performance management.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of financial and operational data into meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor messages to executive audiences.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity to understand operational drivers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills required; Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Hyperion, FCCS, PBCS, SQL, or related analytics tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Success Profile (What Good Looks Like)

• Recognized as a trusted partner to Global FP&A leadership.
• Delivers actionable insights that influence enterprise decisions.
• Improves forecast accuracy and planning discipline.
• Develops scalable reporting and analytical solutions that reduce manual effort.
• Drives standardization and process improvements across the organization.
• Operates effectively in a global, highly collaborative environment with minimal supervision.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $107,000 to $133,400. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.