Sr. Financial Analyst

Pay/Schedule: $95,000-110,000/year + Amazing benefits. 8 AM5 PM day shift with up to 2 remote flex days. We're seeking a strategic-minded Senior Financial Analyst who thrives on turning data into actionable insights, partnering with operations leadership, and shaping the future of the businessnot just reporting the numbers. Our client is expanding their finance team in Houston to support strategic growth across U.S. and Canada operations. Why This Role Stands OutStrong strategic FP&A focus daily business partnering and trend analysis, not routine accounting. Hybrid flexibility Impactful exposure Support U.S. operations directly while collaborating with VP-Finance in Canada. Growth potential Leadership skills valued for future upward mobility (no direct reports initially).Travel perks Up to 25% domestic (e.g., WY, WV, LA) and international (Canada); all expenses covered. Stable, rewarding environment Competitive pay, bonus eligibility, business casual dress, and a company committed to innovation in energy.

What You'll Do: Generate and manage rolling forecasts, mid-year re-forecasts, and annual planning processes. Analyze financial results, variances, margins, working capital, capex, and breakeven pointsthen "tell the story" behind the numbers to drive decisions. Partner closely with U.S. Regional Operations leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives (restructures, expansions, M&A modeling).Deliver monthly flash reporting, root-cause analysis, and performance trends during the close cycle (8th6th of the month).Spend ~34 days/month on forecasting/storytelling, ~1 week/month on combined reporting/forecasting, and the rest on proactive business performance analysis and strategic recommendations. Serve as a key liaison between operations and finance/GL teams, ensuring accurate data and timely insights across North America (primarily U.S., with Canada exposure).Handle ad-hoc analysis, financial modeling for capex/M&A/organic growth, and support inventory/cycle count processes as needed.

What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).Minimum 3+ years of FP&A or related accounting experience with a proven track record in forecasting and strategic analysis (explain your forecasting experience in your summary).Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (required); experience with JDE, Hyperion, SmartView, or similar ERP/BI tools is a huge plus (trainable if eager to learn).Strong analytical mindset, detail-oriented, with excellent communication and organizational skills to influence and present to leadership. Proactive, high-energy stylecomfortable with ambiguity, tight deadlines, and driving business outcomes from the "unknown."Stable work history (we value long-term commitment; avoid frequent job changes).Willing and able to travel up to 25% (domestic U.S. + Canada).Accounting background a plus; CPA not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location: In person