Sr. Financial Analyst

Direct Hire | Houston, TX 77042 (Local candidates only)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Model: Hybrid with two remote flex days (not eligible on Mondays or Fridays)

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to support multi-site operations across North America. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong FP&A experience in manufacturing and/or oil & gas environments who can translate financial data into actionable business insights and drive operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with regional operations leaders to provide financial insight that supports strategic decision-making and overall business performance.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, including revenue, margins, operating profit, capital expenditures, and balance sheet activity.
• Lead forecasting processes (monthly, mid-year, and annual planning cycles).
• Perform variance analysis and deliver detailed explanations of results compared to budget and forecast.
• Analyze working capital, cost structures, breakeven points, and inventory health; recommend corrective actions.
• Build financial models to support CAPEX, restructuring, organic growth, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Support the month-end close process, including flash reporting and accounting controls.
• Review P&L and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement process improvements to enhance financial data integrity.
• Act as the liaison between finance, accounting, and operations to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Assist with cycle counts, collections process monitoring, and global finance projects as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior leadership.
• Participate in occasional domestic and international travel (quarterly).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 3+ years of FP&A and/or strategic accounting experience, including hands-on forecasting and financial planning responsibilities.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and/or oil & gas environments with the ability to support operational business units.
• Strong Excel skills with experience analyzing large data sets and building financial models.
• Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems such as JDE, Hyperion, Smart View, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting theory, and the application of financial principles.
• Experience with business intelligence tools and data-driven reporting is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify trends, perform variance analysis, and influence business decisions from a strategic perspective.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven career stability with leadership potential and the ability to grow into future management responsibilities.