FP&A Analyst

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Ennis, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85,000–$110,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Intelligence, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Metrics, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Risk, Financial Support, Forecasting, Management Accounting, Management Reporting, Manufacturing, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Evaluation, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis

LOCATION

Ennis, TX

POSTED

3 days ago

Reporting to: Director of Finance Location: Ennis, TX Role Overview The FP&A Analyst role is a key individual contributor position within a Make-to-Order manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for delivering accurate financial analysis, cost center reporting, and performance insights, while working independently and partnering closely with operations, production, procurement, and the project management team. The position focuses on tracking cost against budget, analyzing operational and financial variances, and identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities across the business. Key Responsibilities Cost Centre & Budget Management Own and manage cost center reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of actual costs versus approved budgets. Prepare detailed budget vs actual analyses with clear explanations of variances and underlying drivers. Partner with cost center owners to support financial discipline and corrective actions. Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes. Variance & Operational Analysis Analyze stock movements and production variances within a Make-to-Order manufacturing environment. Review and report on purchase price (PP) variances and identify root causes. Provide financial insight into production efficiency, yield, and operational performance. Translate operational variances into clear financial impact and recommendations. Project & Profitability Analysis Work closely with the project management team to provide financial support across the project lifecycle. Prepare and review project profitability analyses, including margin tracking and post-project reviews. Monitor cost-to-complete and highlight financial risks or opportunities on active projects. Support pricing, quoting, and bid evaluations from a financial perspective. Margin, Stock & SKU Analysis Perform detailed margin analyses by project, product, customer, and SKU. Prepare and maintain stock age analyses, identifying slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory. Conduct SKU-level analyses to support procurement improvements, cost reduction, and rationalization initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve working capital through inventory and procurement optimization. Revenue Recognition & Reporting Prepare monthly revenue recognition calculations in line with accounting standards and internal policies. Support month-end close through analytical reviews and variance commentary. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data used for management reporting. KPI, Systems & Process Improvement Develop, maintain, and distribute a weekly KPI tracker covering financial and operational metrics. Work with the IFS steering team to define finance priorities, enhancements, and assess financial impact. Proactively identify, propose, and support process improvements, efficiency gains, and cost-saving initiatives. Participate in special projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc financial analyses. Key Requirements Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience in FP&A, management accounting, or commercial finance. Experience in a Make-to-Order manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of cost center accounting, inventory, production, and project-based costing. Experience working with ERP systems; IFS experience highly advantageous. Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI or reporting tools is an advantage. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet reporting deadlines. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across finance, operations, and project teams. Key Competencies Strong analytical and commercial mindset High attention to detail with the ability to see end-to-end financial impact Proactive, improvement-oriented approach Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism Able to work on site Compensation details: 85000-110000 Yearly Salary PIaed0a9b91d24-25448-394143415c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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