Strategic FP&A Analyst: Budgets, Forecasts & Insights

dnata; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Free meals during shift

401(k)

Job summary

dnata is seeking a hands-on FP&A professional in the United States to build and manage financial models, budgets, forecasts, and analyses supporting cost control and growth opportunities. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver timely financial insights and executive-ready reports.

This role emphasizes data integrity, performance analytics, and strategic support to leadership, with a focus on improving processes and driving business decisions in a dynamic, manufacturing-adjacent

Qualifications

• Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience (1–2 years in manufacturing environment).
• Sound planning and organizational skills, detail oriented, able to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and develop staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Participate in the annual budget process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to outline financial goals and allocations.
• Forecast future financial performance based on data, trends, and various assumptions.
• Analyze financial results by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends and variances.
• Collaborate with different departments and cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial guidance including billing, purchasing/inventory and operations.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, business performance, and strategic discussions.
• Conduct special financial analyses to support immediate business needs and provide insights for critical decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes.
• Offer insights to help leaders make informed strategic decisions, manage costs, find growth opportunities, and understand financial implications.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Associates in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

dnata is seeking a hands-on FP&A professional in the United States to build and manage financial models, budgets, forecasts, and analyses supporting cost control and growth opportunities. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver timely financial insights and executive-ready reports.

This role emphasizes data integrity, performance analytics, and strategic support to leadership, with a focus on improving processes and driving business decisions in a dynamic, manufacturing-adjacent