Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Location Office Houston, TX 700 Louisiana St Suite 2050 Houston, TX 77002, USA Overview We are looking for an entry-level FP&A Analyst to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for recent graduates, early-career professionals, or individuals transitioning from another function into FP&A who want to develop a strong foundation in financial planning, reporting, and analysis within an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) environment. Key Responsibilities Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Update financial models and reports with actual vs. forecasted data, ensuring accuracy. Support long‑term financial planning and scenario analysis to assess business impacts. Work with project teams to track project costs, schedules, and financial impacts. Assist in work‑in‑progress tracking to help monitor project financial performance. Conduct basic variance analysis, identifying trends and potential cost risks. Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs). Use Excel, Power BI, and Tableau to develop visual financial insights for leadership. Ensure that all reports are clear, concise, and well‑structured for decision‑making. Work closely with project managers, finance, and operations to align project and departmental financials. Support treasury, accounting, and other teams in analyzing financial data and trends. Communicate findings in a professional, easy‑to‑understand format for non‑finance stakeholders. Assist in identifying opportunities for process automation and data standardization. Support system integrations and enhancements in ERP and BI tools. Help document best practices to improve forecasting, budgeting, and reporting accuracy. Required Skills & Experience Strong foundation in financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting. Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. Attention to detail in identifying trends, errors, and opportunities in financial data. Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), SQL, or BI tools is a plus. Strong cross‑functional communication and collaboration abilities. Analytical and problem‑solving skills. Adaptability and willingness to learn. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or related field. 2‑4 years of experience in finance, accounting, data analysis, or related field. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (complex formulas, data analysis). Internship or academic project experience in financial modeling, forecasting, or business analysis is a plus. Strong work ethic and ability to work well in a team environment. Understanding of basic GAAP financial principles and corporate finance concepts. Preferred Industry Experience Experience or coursework related to EPC, construction, capital projects, or infrastructure finance is beneficial but not required. Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer. 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