FP&A Analyst

POSITION PURPOSE The FP&A Analyst is a high-impact FP&A role responsible for driving financial insight and supporting key operational and strategic decision-making for BAC as the company continues to grow and evolve. Financial reporting and analysis will serve as the foundation for driving these insights. Approximately half of the responsibilities of this role will be ad-hoc, project-based assignments analyzing the current business environment and guiding strategic decision-making focused on optimizing the business’ financial performance. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Analyze key financial metrics (including sales, margins, working capital, and cash flow) and translate findings into actionable insights for decision-makers. Perform variance analysis versus budgets and forecasts, investigating root causes for discrepancies and explaining financial performance to management. Develop and enhance financial reporting to provide timely, actionable insights to decision-makers. Own components of the short-, medium-, and long-term forecasting and planning processes, with accountability for accuracy and business alignment. Identify and quantify current and future financial risks and opportunities for the business. Analyze manufacturing cost structures (including materials, labor and overhead variances) to identify key drivers and improvement opportunities. Develop financial models to support business cases, capital investments and strategic initiatives, utilizing DCF, IRR, NPV methodologies as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve business performance and align financial and operational decision-making. Partner with engineering and marketing teams in support of new product introductions (NPI), including cost structure validation and margin expectations. NATURE AND SCOPE The FP&A Analyst will report to the FP&A Manager. The position can be based at any BAC location in the Americas (MD, DE, CA, TN, or Monterrey, Mexico), but will require travel up to 25%. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline that requires a high degree of data analysis. 2+ years experience in manufacturing finance, plant finance or cost accounting is strongly preferred including: Revenue and margin analysis Standard costing Manufacturing variance analysis Inventory valuation and COGS Cost drivers within a production environment Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Strong presentation skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and influence non-finance stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., financial modeling, large dataset analysis). Working knowledge of business systems, both ERP and reporting systems (SAP and Power BI experience preferred). Self-starter mentality willing to identify opportunities and propose solutions as issues present themselves. Intellectual curiosity. Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments. Continuous improvement mindset. WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 10% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel both domestic and internationally up to 25% of the time. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS BAC Hiring Compensation Range $63,500 - $108,800. BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr