Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will support a capital-intensive chemicals manufacturing platform, and partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to deliver actionable financial insights through forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and capital evaluation to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting abilities.
Advanced Excel skills including complex modeling and large dataset analysis.
Familiarity with ERP systems, SAGE is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
High degree of organization to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Princiles (GAAP).
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a similar role.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, chemicals, or asset-intensive industry related financial experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans with a focus on manufacturing costs, margins, and cash flow.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and corporate functions to incorporate production plans, feedstock assumptions, energy costs, maintenance activities, and capital plans into financial forecasts.
Ensure alignment between operational plans and company strategic objectives.
Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports with clear insights for executive leadership and stakeholders.
Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities related to production performance, cost structure, and profitability, and provide actionable recommendations.
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate capital projects, plant investments, and strategic initiatives.
Assess the financial impact of changes in production rates, yields, feedstock pricing, energy costs, and market conditions.
Support capital prioritization using no present value (NPV), internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback, and scenario analyses.
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing efficiency, cost control, margins, and capital efficiency.
Provide data-driven insights to support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and profitability enhancement.
Partner with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to understand business drivers.
Improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.