Manager - FP&A

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the company's customer-centric Best for All strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high-value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel's proprietary XG3 advanced high-strength steel. The company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe.

These are exciting times for the Company as the firm is focused on organic growth investments that will expand existing competitive advantages. The organization is enjoying business transformation and is transitioning to a less capital and carbon intensive business model. This steel technology company is embracing this rapid change. The Company is focused on deep customer relationships and research and innovation and recognizes the importance of hiring the best talent to work to support the Company's vision and mission.

The Culture: The corporate culture is changing rapidly by embracing entrepreneurial spirit. The FP&A Group sits at the center of strategic decision making and is known internally as the swat team of the company; great collaborative team in a fast-paced organization. Pittsburgh and U.S. Steel people are very welcoming and friendly which makes integrating into the company easier.

The Company values a solutions-oriented approach versus just identifying problems. Decision making is viewed as critically important. Each member hired into the group is viewed as bringing unique talent, background, and expertise and consequently is expected and encouraged to contribute and make recommendations. You are expected to fight for your opinions but support the final decision.

The Position: The Corporate FP&A Manager plays a vital role in the company's financial strategy and decision-making process. They are responsible for analyzing financial trends, creating budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and providing data-driven insights to inform critical business decisions.

Responsibilities:

* Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
* Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitability
* Collaborate with business unit heads to understand financial projections for both tactical short term and strategic long term forecasts
* Consolidate forecasts from various groups within the company to create a comprehensive financial plan
* Develop enhanced management reporting to aid in effective decision-making, planning, transparency, and overall organizational success


* Budgeting and Variance Analysis:
* Review forecasts and budgets prepared by Analysts and suggest necessary adjustments
* Interpret instructions from senior executives (Director/VP, CFO, and CEO) and ensure Analysts follow them effectively


* Team Management:
* Lead and manage a team
* Ensure processes such as budgeting, variance analysis, and efficiency improvements are executed consistently


* Strategic Decision-Making:
* Provide analytical support to senior management
* Offer insights based on financial data to guide strategic business decisions


* Cost Optimization:
* Identify cost-cutting opportunities and propose changes to senior management
* Advocate for efficiency improvements, including potential headcount reductions or spending adjustments


* Communication and Coordination:
* Collaborate with other divisions and teams across the company through calls, meetings, and emails.
* Leverage technology through enhanced management reporting, scorecards, and digital workstreams



Candidate Qualifications:

* Must have a minimum of two to four years of experience in strategically oriented and relevant roles in financial planning & analysis, public accounting, or corporate finance
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis
* Excellent communication skills to interact with senior executives and cross-functional teams
* Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, financial planning software).
* Must be analytical but also articulate
* Must be able to succinctly summarize thoughtfully
* Able to lead laterally
* Natural go-to person
* Has the maturity and confidence to be heard
* Financial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysis
* Commanding leadership skills and excellent organizational capabilities
* Self-starter, hands-on and collaborative in achieving results
* Able to distill, package, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
* Attention to detail, but understands the big picture
* Process and goal-oriented while comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
* Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, be a good cultural fit, and demonstrate a high energy level, decisiveness, and an entrepreneurial spirit

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related analytical discipline
* Advanced degree desirable, but not required

Key Required Competencies and Experience:

* Willingness to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions
* Tenacious and accountable in driving results
* High degree of integrity and forethought in approach to making decisions
* Able to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organization
* As a leader, able to persevere in facing challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and commitment to higher standards
* Self-reflective and aware of personal limitations
* Leads by example with a focus on continuous self-improvement by being open to constructive feedback
* Resourceful in managing performance of and delegating effectively to junior analysts of the Corporate FP&A team; widely viewed as a strong developer of others
* Connects and builds strong relationships with others, while exhibiting strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
* Able to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in one's beliefs, and active drive
* Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team
* Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization
* Courage to challenge closely held assumptions or call out shortcomings
* Must be able to operate on a cross-functional team
* Need to be able to adjust and be persuasive without being verbose
* Need to be a flexible, nimble, quick thinker and quick learner
* Natural curiosity and "big picture" mentality
* Exemplary communications abilities and outgoing, yet poised and professional personality and demeanor
* Excellent spoken and written communication skills
* Experience supporting an executive team