Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

KBR•Houston, VA

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting, and strategic decision support. This highly visible role partners with finance leaders and business stakeholders to evaluate business performance, provide actionable insights, and influence operational and strategic decisions. The analyst supports annual budgeting, periodic forecasts, long-range planning, and management reporting while helping establish the financial planning and performance management capabilities of Trinzic, a planned independent public company being formed through the separation of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. Employees joining the Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply. The role supports a strategic business unit and partners closely with Corporate FP&A across the enterprise. Depending on business needs, the analyst may support Exploration and Logistics (E&L), which delivers global mission operations, space exploration, engineering, and logistics solutions, or Defense and Intel (D&I), which provides capabilities for complex defense, intelligence, and classified environments. The position calls for strong financial analysis and modeling, business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate complex data into recommendations that support performance and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting, consulting, investment banking, or a related financial discipline.
Experience supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in a corporate FP&A or related finance environment.
Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Experience presenting financial analyses and recommendations to management and business stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial models, scenario analysis, and data manipulation.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with ERP, financial planning, and reporting systems.
Ability to synthesize large data sets and communicate insights to finance and non-finance audiences.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
CPA, CMA, or CFA certification, or progress toward a professional finance certification.
Experience leading or supporting complex budgeting and forecasting processes and delivering actionable insights to business stakeholders.
Experience supporting a publicly traded company.
Experience in government contracting, aerospace, defense, engineering, technology, or professional services.
Experience supporting investor relations, board reporting, or SEC-related financial analysis.
Experience with financial planning platforms such as Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or similar tools.
Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Exposure to long-range planning, strategic finance, and corporate development activities.

Responsibilities

Support the annual budgeting process, including preparation, consolidation, analysis, and reporting for corporate functions and business initiatives.
Develop and maintain short- and long-term financial forecasts using financial models and business assumptions.
Analyze monthly and quarterly actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with business leaders, budget owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop budgets, evaluate performance, and recommend actions.
Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
Assist in developing and enhancing financial models, planning tools, and reporting processes to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Support month-end and quarter-end financial reviews, ensuring accurate data and timely analysis.
Contribute to Annual Operating Plans, periodic forecasts, long-range plans, and strategic financial analyses.
Evaluate results against targets and help identify corrective actions for budget variances and business performance.
Partner with Accounting and business stakeholders to align financial plans, forecasts, operating performance, and strategic objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting through automation, standardization, and best practices.
Use trend analysis, scenario modeling, and KPIs to evaluate business performance and support enterprise planning and value creation.
Lead and support financial analyses, business cases, and scenario modeling for strategic initiatives, resource allocations, investments, and growth opportunities.