Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Curtin Maritime • Long Beach, CA

27d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Curtin Maritime is hiring an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. The analyst will provide financial insights to inform business decisions, optimize costs, and support company growth, while maintaining and enhancing financial reporting in partnership with the FP&A Senior Manager. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and operations teams to report financial data accurately and understand business performance.

The position offers exposure to operational and corporate finance, including vessel utilization, operational KPIs, profitability analysis, forecasting, and capital investments. The analyst will prepare analyses and presentations for senior leadership, investors, and other stakeholders; build processes; solve business problems; and take ownership of projects. Project-site visits are part of the role, and travel may be up to 15%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting and financial principles and practices.
• Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a busy office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic.
• Vision, or correctable vision, to 20/20.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or a master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, public accounting, or corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Track and publish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop monitoring dashboards.
• Provide operations and leadership with variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Work with business segments to provide financial reporting and guidance.
• Support the evaluation of capital expenditures and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Assist in market analysis and financial risk assessments.
• Support improvements to accounting and financial processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Provide ad hoc financial products to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with process improvement teams to automate and enhance financial operations.
• Partner with the FP&A Senior Manager to maintain and enhance financial reporting.
• Work with operations teams to understand business performance.

Benefits

• $0-premium medical options for employees and their families, plus a company HSA contribution of up to $2,000.
• Company-paid dental and vision insurance for employees, with 90% of dependent coverage paid.
• Company-paid short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match.
• Annual professional development allowance.
• Voluntary life insurance, FSAs, Aflac supplemental plans, and pet insurance.
• Benefits start on the first of the month after 30 days.

What This Job Offers

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