Sr Financial Analyst, Global FP&A

James Hardie•Berwyn, IL

2d•$107,000 - $133,400•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Global FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Global FP&A team responsible for supporting enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The role serves as a business partner to Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, delivering actionable insights that drive decision-making across the organization. This position will support the monthly forecasting process, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), executive reporting, and strategic analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in consolidating regional inputs, analyzing financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping drive standardization and continuous improvement across the global finance organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related functions.
Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive reporting.
Advanced Excel skills required.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
Experience in public company, manufacturing, industrial, or building products environments preferred.
Experience working within complex, multi-business-unit or global organizations preferred.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting methodologies, and performance management.
Ability to synthesize large volumes of financial and operational data into meaningful insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor messages to executive audiences.
Strong business acumen and curiosity to understand operational drivers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Hyperion, FCCS, PBCS, SQL, or related analytics tools preferred.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

Support monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range strategic planning processes.
Consolidate regional and functional financial inputs into enterprise-wide views.
Develop and maintain driver-based financial models for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting.
Analyze forecast trends and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline.
Partner with regional FP&A teams to ensure consistency of assumptions and reporting methodologies.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for Finance leadership and executive stakeholders.
Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
Identify key business drivers impacting revenue, volume, price, mix, SG&A, and operating income.
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear and concise business insights.
Support preparation of board materials, earnings support analyses, and executive presentations.
Conduct scenario modeling and ad hoc analyses to support strategic business decisions.
Evaluate investment opportunities, productivity initiatives, and cost optimization programs.
Partner with business leaders to understand operational drivers and their financial implications.
Provide proactive recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Challenge assumptions using data-driven insights while influencing decision-making across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
Enhance reporting automation, dashboards, and analytical tools.
Support standardization of FP&A templates, KPIs, and performance management processes globally.
Partner with Finance Systems, Data & Analytics, and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting efficiency.
Leverage large datasets to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.
Collaborate closely with Accounting, Supply Chain, Commercial Finance, Operations, and regional FP&A teams.
Build strong relationships across finance and business functions to ensure alignment and execution.
Serve as a trusted business partner by delivering timely and accurate financial information.
Influence stakeholders through fact-based recommendations and strong financial reasoning.