FP&A Analyst

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr

Sperry Rail International - Shelton, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Shelton, CT

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

The FP&A Analyst at Sperry Rail Inc. plays a crucial role in driving financial initiatives, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and supports the company's financial planning and decision-making processes, ensuring operational efficiency and financial performance alignment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights.
• Provide customer variance analysis in terms of price, volume, and mix, explaining differences between budgeted and actual results.
• Partner with the operations team to understand and influence drivers of operational performance and costs.
• Analyze and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operations, such as field efficiency and cost per shift.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, highlighting key insights and trends.
• Conduct cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities in all areas of the company.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate the financial returns of various projects and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with other finance team members to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably with a focus on operations or manufacturing.
• Proven experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance