Sr. Financial Analyst - Accounting

TPC Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst supports plant accounting and financial operations by delivering detailed analysis, supporting month-end close activities, and serving as a key liaison between Operations and Accounting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy while providing insights that enhance operational and financial performance. This position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and critical thinking to interpret data, identify issues, and develop actionable insights. This role also contributes to continuous improvement by leveraging data analytics, automation, and process enhancements to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of experience in plant/manufacturing accounting or financial analysis
Strong understanding of cost accounting (fixed, variable, maintenance)
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
Strong understanding of month-end close and reconciliation processes
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas, and financial modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
Experience working cross-functionally with Operations teams
All applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without needing any company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
Ability to work with large datasets and build scalable reporting solutions
Familiarity with database concepts and data extraction (SQL a plus)
Experience applying statistical or analytical techniques (trend analysis, forecasting, regression)
Ability to identify patterns and insights beyond standard reporting
Experience improving processes through automation or system enhancements
ERP experience (Oracle preferred) and understanding of data flows between systems
Exposure to analytics tools, scripting, or emerging technologies (e.g., Python, AI tools) is a plus but not required
Strong communication skills with ability to translate financial data into business insights
Ability to influence and partner with operations leadership
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Support month-end close activities, including accrual preparation, reconciliations, and financial analysis
Validate financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with operational activity
Assist in preparation and review of supporting schedules and documentation for audit readiness
Identify and resolve data discrepancies to reduce rework and improve close efficiency
Perform detailed variance and trend analysis to identify key drivers impacting plant performance
Monitor manufacturing, maintenance, and indirect costs and escalate significant issues
Support preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and management reporting outputs
Track trends during close and provide timely insights to support decision-making
Translate financial results into actionable insights that drive cost control and operational improvements
Serve as a primary interface between Operations and Accounting to ensure accurate financial representation
Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers, validate assumptions, and improve data quality
Communicate financial results and insights in a clear, actionable manner to non-finance stakeholders
Support and actively contribute to monthly cost review meetings with plant leadership
Analyze fixed, variable, and maintenance cost performance and provide clear variance explanations
Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities and escalate key issues to Controllers and Operations
Drive accountability by ensuring follow-up actions are defined and tracked
Assist in improving cost transparency and consistency in reporting across plant functions
Support development of monthly financial reporting materials, including analysis, variance commentary, and supporting schedules
Translate financial data into structured insights that support leadership discussions and decision-making
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and analysis through data and automation
Build and enhance dashboards, models, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
Perform exploratory analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and operational insights
Apply statistical and analytical techniques (e.g., trend analysis, regression, forecasting) to support decision-making
Partner with IT/data teams to improve data pipelines, data integrity, and accessibility
Automate repetitive processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
Support development of scalable, repeatable analytical processes and tools
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analysis, and close processes
Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively resolve issues
Support cross-training and process documentation efforts
Promote a data-driven and continuous improvement mindset within the finance organization