Senior Financial Analyst

Kforce has a client in the Houston, TX area who is searching for a talented and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join their innovative team. This role is a true direct hire position which offers competitive compensation plus bonus, excellent benefits and working a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary FP&A business partner supporting the Repair and U.S. Marine & Construction businesses
• Lead the monthly financial close analysis, including detailed actual-to-budget, actual-to-forecast, and prior-year variance analysis.

- Prepare, coordinate, and maintain annual operating budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans

• Develop meaningful financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions and operational initiatives
• Analyze revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital, and profitability trends while providing actionable recommendations to leadership
• Partner with operations to identify risks, opportunities, and cost improvement initiatives that enhance financial performance
• Prepare and present monthly business reviews, KPI reporting, and executive financial presentations
• Support pricing, capital expenditure, and investment analyses through financial modeling and business case development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations by streamlining reporting and planning processes
• Coordinate accurate revenue recognition and ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and internal controls
• Support internal and external audit activities while maintaining SOX compliance
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and planning
• Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• CMA, MBA, or CPA a plus
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with Oracle EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) or other Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) planning and forecasting systems a plus
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Oracle Cloud a plus