Corporate FP&A Analyst

Potential with Quanex•Houston, TX

1d•$66,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Quanex is looking for a Corporate FP&A Analyst to join our team located in Houston, Texas. We are seeking a high-caliber FP&A professional to join our Corporate team, reporting to the Corporate FP&A Director. This is not just a reporting role; we need an initiative-taking analyst who will serve as a bridge between financial data and executive decision-making. They will collaborate with various internal corporate and segment teams - including accounting, IT and operations - to ensure accurate financial reporting and planning, align financial goals and help drive performance. We Offer You! Competitive Salary Excellent Bonus Potential Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays Charitable Contribution Match Program Tuition Assistance Wellness/Fitness Resources Training & Professional Development 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period Employee Stock Purchase Plan Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few! What’s attractive about the Corporate FP&A Analyst? Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related degree.
A combination of 2+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Operational Finance or Corporate Finance.
Advanced in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to problem solve and create structure in complex and sometimes ambiguous environments and to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in global manufacturing environment is preferred.
Hands-on experience with OneStream or similar EPM tools (Hyperion, Anaplan) and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with FP&A Manager to prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and providing initial commentary on key performance drivers.
Analyze, interpret and explain variances and proactively engage with local management to identify root causes and operational drivers.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Work with FP&A Manager to review and consolidate monthly, quarterly & annual profit bridges from operating divisions.
Aggregate, validate and analyze monthly consolidated forecasts and the quarterly consolidated financial update for the board of directors.
Drive forecast accuracy by providing data-driven recommendations for improving forecast accuracy and insights.
Contribute to the annual budget and strategy plan processes by supporting the development and distribution of assumptions and templates, working with the FP&A Manager/Director and business unit leaders to coordinate meetings and understand forecast drivers, consolidating company-wide plans and preparing presentation materials for the company’s board of directors.
Support capital budgeting and expenditure planning analysis and processes.
Support senior management with the development of quarterly and annual deliverables, presentations, executive dashboards and KPIs for the board of directors.
Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses for various strategic initiatives and executive requests.
Work with departments across the organization to identify financial reporting and analysis needs, improve processes and implement efficient, effective solutions.
Contribute to future OneStream projects that integrate other aspects of financial reporting and analysis.
Support management by improving and/or creating OneStream-based analytical tools that deliver actionable insights.
Support investor relations by analyzing and summarizing financial as well as operational information about the Company and its industry peers.