Finance and Systems Analyst

Fugro • Houston, TX

6d

About The Position

The Finance and Systems Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and executive-ready insights while continuously improving finance processes through data, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence technologies. This role combines strong financial fundamentals (analysis, variance analysis, and management reporting) with advanced capabilities in reporting systems, BI dashboards, and AI-driven automation to modernize reporting structures, enhance insight quality, and reduce manual effort across finance processes. The individual will act as a bridge between Finance, Systems, and Data, with a specific mandate to identify and implement AI-enabled improvements in reporting, forecasting, and analysis workflows. Fugro will not provide work authorization/sponsorship for this job opportunity.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related degree.
• Have 3 years or more of experience in financial analysis, reporting, FP&A, or finance systems roles.
• Direct experience working with ERP / financial systems, preferably Deltek Vision.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing and using BI dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Solid understanding of financial statements, variance analysis, and performance drivers.
• Comfort working with large datasets and multiple data sources.
• Demonstrated interest, exposure, or hands on experience with AI enabled tools or automation in finance, data, or reporting.
• Ability to translate finance problems into AI or automation use cases, even if solutions are developed collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including trend analysis, margin analysis, and actuals vs. forecast/budget variance analysis.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with management and corporate standards.
• Develop clear, professional management presentations and executive-level slide decks using PowerPoint, translating complex financial data into concise insights and recommendations.
• Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to explain performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce and maintain standardized financial reports using Deltek (Vision) financial systems.
• Design, enhance, and maintain BI dashboards and reports (financial and operational), ensuring data accuracy, usability, and relevance for different stakeholder groups.
• Improve reporting structures to move from static reports toward dynamic, self-service analytics where possible.
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and integrity across ERP, BI, and downstream reporting tools.
• Actively identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and advanced analytics to finance and reporting processes, including: Automated variance commentary and narrative generation, Intelligent data validation and anomaly detection, Report automation and reduction of manual Excel-based workflows, AI-assisted forecasting, scenario analysis, and pattern recognition.
• Evaluate, pilot, and help implement AI-enabled tools, platforms, or software that improve efficiency, insight quality, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and Data teams to translate business use cases into practical, scalable AI solutions.
• Develop documentation, controls, and governance around AI-enabled finance solutions to ensure auditability, transparency, and reliability.
• Use advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas, structured models) for analysis, reconciliation, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Support automation and data transformation using tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar technologies (as applicable).
• Maintain clear documentation for models, reports, dashboards, and AI-enabled processes.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, IT, and Data teams to align reporting outputs with business needs.
• Support end users with training, documentation, and guidance on financial reports, dashboards, and analytics tools.
• Proactively recommend process improvements that enhance data quality, reduce cycle time, and improve decision support.
• Able to communicate complex financial and technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders.
• Process oriented, improvement focused, and comfortable working across finance and technology teams.

Benefits

• Opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Business and technical training
• Leadership development programs
• Variety of flexible work models
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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