FP&A Analyst

Job Reference Number:
34900

Employment Type:
Full-Time
,
Onsite
Segment:
Education

Brand:
Elior North America Corporate

State:
Texas (US-TX)

The Role at a glance:
FP&A Analyst:

Join Elior North America as a Financial Analyst and play a critical role in driving data-informed decisions that directly impact our operational performance and profitability. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders and operational teams to provide actionable insights through reporting, forecasting, and analysis. You'll serve as a key bridge between financial data and operational strategy—turning complex datasets into clear, strategic recommendations that guide decision-making across a business segment.

What you'll be doing:
Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute recurring and ad-hoc financial reports related to pricing, inventory, revenue trends, and operational KPIs.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting processes, ensuring data integrity and consistency across multiple systems for the segment.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including variance analyses, forecasting, and budget-to-actual reviews.

Business Partnering & Strategic Insights

• Serve as a strategic business partner to operational and business leaders by interpreting financial data and providing clear recommendations to improve performance.
• Identify and analyze key business drivers behind revenue misses, labor inefficiencies, cost overruns, and margin erosion, and present actionable strategies to address them.
• Partner with operations, procurement, and finance teams to support decision-making through scenario modeling, profitability analysis, and financial impact assessments.

Dashboard Development & Data Visualization

• Design and build Power BI dashboards that translate raw data into visual, easy-to-understand insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Continuously improve dashboard functionality and automate reporting workflows to increase visibility into pricing, labor, and inventory performance metrics.
• Monitor KPIs and provide ongoing reporting to ensure stakeholders are informed on business trends and emerging risks.

Tools, Systems, & Process Improvement

• Leverage Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (such as Great Plains), and Power BI to extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Contribute to system enhancements and process improvements that improve data accuracy, reduce manual work, and accelerate reporting cycles.

What we're looking for:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Great Plains).
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization platforms for dashboard creation and reporting automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly and confidently to non-financial audiences.
• Proven experience partnering cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high attention to detail.

Where you'll be working:
This position is based at our corporate office in Houston, TX, with an expectation of four days onsite per week and one remote day.

Office Address: 4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041

Compensation Range
Compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:
This job description can be revised by management as needed.