Financial Planning Analyst
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
The FP&A Analyst reports to the Director of Finance and supports financial planning reporting forecasting business analysis and strategic projects. This role will help build and maintain Power BI dashboards automate recurring reporting and enable practical AI solutions across financial and business processes. The ideal candidate is proactive analytical performance-driven and enthusiastic with an innovative problem-solving mindset and a strong focus on challenging the status quo improving efficiency and delivering scalable solutions.
Major Job Functions
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Transition financial reporting packages bank and Board presentations and operational KPIs from manual Excel processes to Power BI dashboards built on SAP and other business data helping define and refine the key metrics tracked.
- Apply developed reporting tools business acumen and finance and accounting expertise to analyze performance and deliver timely insights and decision support for operational and strategic initiatives.
- Support manufacturing and operational reviews through analysis of efficiency costs variances and other performance drivers.
- Provide additional analysis across areas such as supply chain freight pricing profitability and other evolving business priorities.
- Challenge existing processes and identify and implement practical AI and automation solutions across financial and business processes including rebates CAPEX pricing and reporting to eliminate inefficiencies and deliver innovative scalable tools and workflows.
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Support the annual budget monthly forecasts and long-range planning.
- Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and partner with business leaders to understand variances risks and opportunities.
- Support spend optimization and resource planning across departments and cost centers.
Strategic Projects
- Support management and cross-functional teams with analysis for strategic and ad hoc initiatives.
- Manage multiple assigned projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment from requirements gathering through testing implementation documentation and user support.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Advanced Excel and strong working knowledge of Power BI; able to translate complex raw data into meaningful reports and dashboards
- Practical knowledge of AI tools and their application to analysis automation and reporting
- Strong financial modeling skills; able to synthesize large data sets into concise decision-ready outputs
- Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems preferred
- Detail-oriented and analytical; works effectively under tight deadlines both independently and in teams
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in finance or accounting CPA preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience demonstrating financial analysis budgeting and corporate forecasting capabilities
- Demonstrated history of solving problems and driving projects to completion
- Positive attitude strong work ethic self-motivated team player with a desire to excel and grow within the company
- A high degree of personal character and integrity
Salary Commensurate with experience.
Benefits Health Insurance Life Insurance Cafeteria Plans 401K Vacation and more
Sunny Sky Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions at Sunny Sky Products are based on merit qualifications and abilities. Sunny Sky Products does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color sex national origin age sexual preference or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Company
Sunny Sky Products is a leading beverage solutions manufacturer offering hot, cold, frozen & enhancer products for foodservice, retail & more.