Finance Manager - FP&A Operations

Baker Hughes•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Finance Manager - FP&A Operations, you will play a key role in driving financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management across the organization. You will partner with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment between operational execution and financial objectives. You will leverage your financial expertise, analytical capabilities, and business acumen to support growth, profitability, and cash generation initiatives. You will collaborate closely with operational, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive financial discipline, performance transparency, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
A minimum of 5 additional years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Operations, or a related finance discipline.
Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management experience.
Experience supporting business operations through financial analysis and strategic decision support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions and organizational levels.
Experience developing financial models, forecasts, and business performance metrics.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to leadership teams.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to document, plan, coordinate, and execute strategic initiatives.
Strong business acumen and the ability to understand operational and financial drivers.
Experience collaborating across Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial organizations.
A strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex business and financial problems.
Proven ability to lead programs, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
Ability to document, plan, influence, and execute strategic programs.
Established project management skills.
Strong financial modeling and business analysis capabilities.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Ability to drive change and influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Leading the annual operating plan, three-year strategic plan, budgeting, and forecasting processes across assigned business areas.
Managing the full business planning cycle while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial targets.
Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) across Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commissioning functions.
Analyzing financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
Driving initiatives to improve profitability, productivity, working capital, and cash generation.
Providing financial insights and recommendations that support strategic business decisions and operational excellence.
Partnering with business leaders to evaluate investments, growth opportunities, and operational improvement initiatives.
Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews with leadership teams.
Delivering meaningful financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.
Collaborating across multiple functions to understand business drivers and assess financial impacts.
Developing financial models and forecasting tools to improve planning accuracy and business visibility.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes, reporting efficiency, and decision-making capabilities.
Influencing stakeholders and providing financial guidance to support business objectives.
Coaching and developing team members while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while ensuring high-quality deliverables and execution.