Senior FP&A Analyst
Wood · Houston, Texas, United States · hybrid
Senior FP&A Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis in support of business decision-making. This role has a strong emphasis on financial systems, data management, and advanced Excel reporting, utilizing tools such as OneStream (FCC/Financial Close & Consolidation), Oracle EPM, and ERP systems. The successful candidate will serve as a key business partner to Senior FP&A Manager by developing automated reporting solutions, maintaining financial models, and supporting planning and forecasting processes.
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Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and business leaders.
- Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
- Identify key business trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed variance analysis.
- Support month-end close activities, including review of revenue, gross margin, SG&A, and EBIT performance.
- Develop executive-level dashboards and KPI reporting packages.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Support annual budgeting, strategic planning, and rolling forecast processes.
- Maintain and enhance financial models to support business performance analysis.
- Partner with operational leaders to understand financial drivers and forecast assumptions.
- Prepare scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis for leadership decision-making.
Systems & Data Management
- Serve as a power user for OneStream, FCC, Oracle EPM, and ERP systems.
- Maintain reporting hierarchies, metadata, and financial reporting structures.
- Develop and automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Ensure data integrity between source systems and financial reporting platforms.
- Support financial system enhancements, testing, upgrades, and process improvements.
Advanced Excel Reporting
- Develop complex Excel-based reporting tools and financial models.
- Utilize advanced Excel functionality including:
- Power Query
- Power Pivot
- Pivot Tables
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- VBA Macros (preferred)
- Data Validation and Automation
- Consolidate and reconcile large data sets from multiple financial systems.
- Design standardized reporting templates and management dashboards.
Business Partnership
- Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Business Unit leadership.
- Respond to ad hoc reporting and financial analysis requests.
- Assist leadership in understanding financial results and operational performance drivers.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- CMA, or FP&A certification preferred.
Experience
- 3-7+ years of FP&A, Financial Reporting, or Corporate Finance experience.
- Experience in large multinational or matrix organizations preferred.
- Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting.
Technical Skills
Required
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with:
- OneStream
- Oracle EPM / Hyperion
- Financial reporting systems
- ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar)
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- PowerPoint presentation development.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage large volumes of financial data.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and process efficiency.