FP&A Analyst I

U.S. Steel

Full-time - Mid Level

Utilities

About the position

The Financial Planning Analyst position at U. S. Steel is a highly visible and challenging role that involves collaboration with various teams within the enterprise. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, the analyst will drive accountability and value-creating actions through variance analysis, support operational and financial results, and develop critical KPI targets. This role requires a motivated self-starter with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication between Operations and business support groups.

Responsibilities

• Drive accountability and value-creating action through robust variance analysis, leveraging deep understanding of the manufacturing process and business drivers for area of responsibility
• Facilitate business partnering, engagement, and communication between Operations and other business support groups to enhance operational and financial results
• Support annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly updates
• Develop critical KPI targets based on prior trends and forward-looking action plans and drive accountability with KPI owners
• Scrutinize improvement project results and serve as key point of contact for project benefit results and forecasting
• Drive FP&A, Accounting, and Operations process improvements that result in standardization, efficiencies, and effectiveness
• Develop business cases and financial support for capital appropriations and large-scale investments
• Develop analysis and presentations to support plant and/or executive leadership including proactive and insightful analysis and commentary on enterprise results
• Assist, facilitate, and/or collaborate with North American Flatroll FP&A and Accounting closing and forecasting
• Administer the project tracking system and reporting requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience with FP&A or other data/analysis intense field preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing or Industrial setting is a plus
• Well-developed financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and financial software applications
• Experience with Oracle ERP and/or OneStream is a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and result-driven action-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate and work independently in fast-paced environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Manufacturing or Industrial setting is a plus
• Experience with Oracle ERP and/or OneStream is a plus

Benefits

• Community partnerships
• Corporate charitable contributions
• Company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives
• Leadership training