Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is hiring for a Senior Financial Analyst in our Jacksonville, FL, location. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a project-driven environment and excels at bridging accounting operations with strategic financial analysis.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting both accounting operations and financial planning & analysis to ensure financial accuracy, budget management, and control. This role plays a key role in identifying opportunities to streamline reporting, automate processes, improve data accuracy, and financial visibility across the organization. This position will involve supporting contract reviews for proper financial terms and risk mitigation.

Domestic travel may be required.

Essential Functions

Accounting Operations

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, billing, invoicing, revenue, and expenses for project profitability
• Monitor expenditures, perform variance analysis (actual to budgeted costs), communicate drivers, and provide decision support to department leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation, audit-ready documentation, and compliance with accounting standards and contractual/regulatory requirements

Financial Analysis & Planning

• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial modeling to guide decision-making and performance optimization
• Analyze financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and deliver actionable insights on trends, drivers, and risks to leadership
• Act as a consultative advisor, recommending cost optimization and process improvements, developing and presenting data-driven reports (e.g., forecasts, insights, etc.) to support cross-functional business initiatives

Requirements

• Must be able to use accounting and ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, BAAN, Sage, etc.) to manage project financial data
• Must be able to break down complex financial data into insights that non-finance stakeholders can understand
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills, including advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, data analysis)
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5 Years of experience in Public Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or a hybrid combination of both required
• Working knowledge of the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) required, knowledge in both is preferred

Competencies

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, reach and type; stoop or kneel; and speak or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The position is primarily performed in a quiet, climate-controlled environment with minimal exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury. When entering the shipyard, there may be exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.