Senior Analyst FP&A
Summary:
The Senior Analyst – FP&A is responsible for all areas relating to financial planning, analysis, and business strategy support. This position will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling efforts to provide insightful analysis and drive data-driven decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.
This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of financial activities, including variance analysis, management reporting, and strategic planning. The Senior Analyst – FP&A will have direct interaction with Hynes’s CFO, and department leaders, requiring strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the company’s annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.
- Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into key financial drivers.
- Partner with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals.
- Identify inconsistencies in reporting to ensure accuracy.
Strategic Decision Support & Business Insights
- Analyze trends in sales, margins, costs, and productivity to improve profitability.
- Develop pricing, cost, and margin analyses to optimize product and customer profitability.
- Support capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and return-on-investment (ROI) evaluations and post-investment reviews.
- Create dashboards and reports for executive leadership and Board presentations.
- Deliver tight, driver-based variance analysis, what moved, why it moved, and what to do next
Manufacturing Cost & Performance Analysis
- Analyze cost structures and manufacturing performance to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Collaborate with operations to drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- Analyze product, customer, and program-level margins to support pricing and commercial decisions.
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and standardized operating reports.
- Improve speed, accuracy, and insight through automation and better data structures.
- Leverage ERP and analytics tools to move reporting from descriptive to predictive.
- Assist with annual audits.