Finance Analyst

Lhoist • Fort Worth, TX

3d

About The Position

The Finance Analyst supports the monthly close cycle through analysis and reporting, creates and implements standard reporting, prepares ad hoc analysis, and supports asset expansions or acquisitions as a key Finance resource. The role also supports financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and business decisions across functional departments, helping managers and cost center owners understand financial results, spending, and budget controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 1–3 years of financial reporting and trend analysis experience.
• Experience analyzing P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Experience performing financial planning and analysis.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data, including modeling.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time, and deliver results.
• Strong problem-solving skills, independent judgment, and willingness to make critical decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and handle large amounts of operational and financial data in a multi-user platform.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction or supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with others within and outside the Finance Department and build strong relationships across teams.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Must be physically able to perform assigned work and access plant, terminal, and office locations as needed.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% as needed or directed by leadership.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with average costing and standard cost systems, inventory control procedures, and automated inventory control systems.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to explore and learn.
• Forward-looking, action-oriented teamwork and effectiveness with cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify financial forecasting models.
• Analyze profitability for new business, revenue improvement, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and complex business analyses.
• Review and interpret trend analyses.
• Create and maintain financial reporting for corporate departments.
• Support financial planning, monitoring, and business decisions with functional management.
• Help managers and cost center owners understand financial results, spending, and budget controls.
• Prepare responses and detailed investigations for internal and external requests.
• Prepare month-end reporting packages and develop additional methods for tracking performance.
• Research and prepare variance analyses and explanations.
• Perform roll-forward and itemized walk-forward analyses.
• Prepare and distribute planning, budgeting, and forecasting templates.
• Consolidate business unit or functional results and explain variances.
• Prepare and submit business unit financial reporting packages.
• Construct and present ad hoc analyses.
• Model and support new business development.
• Analyze and review projects and provide recommendations.
• Support asset expansions or acquisitions as a key Finance resource.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match and supplemental contribution based on years of service.
• Educational assistance for continued learning and professional development.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level