Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

*Position: * Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A Analyst)*Position Summary:**Job Summary:* We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our finance team. This role is critical in driving key financial initiatives, including financial modeling for various projects, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, management reporting and Operations support. The FP&A Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and support the company's financial planning and decision-making processes.*Key Responsibilities:** *Financial Planning and Analysis:** Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, budgeting, and forecasting.* Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights to enable management to determine progress against budgets.* Provide customer variance analysis in terms of price, volume, mix and explain differences between budgeted and actual results.* Provide insights into all cost drivers in the customer P&L with analysis supporting any recommendations for operational improvement* *Operational Support:** Partner with the operations team to understand and influence drivers of operational performance and costs.* Analyze and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operations, such as field efficiency, cost per shift, and inventory supply.* Develop and track metrics to assess operational performance and identify areas for improvement.* Support operations in tracking field utilization and turnover metrics and provide insights on areas of improvement* Support operations in tracking and reporting on customer adherence to contract commitments* Provide insights on shift schedule effectiveness by collaborating with regional coordinators* *Reporting:** Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, highlighting key insights and trends.* Create detailed operational performance reports to support decision-making processes.* Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.* *Cost Management:** Conduct cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities in all areas of the company in addition to operational efficiencies.* Work with the operations, Finance & HR team to implement cost-control measures and track their effectiveness.* *Financial Modeling:** Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate the financial returns of various projects and business initiatives.* Analyze historical financial data and trends to forecast future financial performance.* Assist in scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support strategic decision-making.* *Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Collaborate with other finance team members to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.* Work with supply chain and production teams to ensure alignment of financial goals with operational strategies.* Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required by the business.* Help with tracking of capital costs incurred in service business and provide insights to production department on areas of improvement*Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.* 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably with a focus on operations or manufacturing.* Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.* Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.* Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.*Key Competencies:** Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.* Attention to Detail: Precision in analyzing financial data and preparing reports.* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.* Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions.*Why Sperry:* Competitive salary. Inclusion in 3R (Real-time Rewards and Recognition). Full complement of health and welfare benefits. Truly meaningful and engaging work, supporting critical rail infrastructure. Collaboration across high performing technical teams with interdependent, well-defined achievement goals.*About Sperry:*Sperry Rail is on a mission critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting edge diagnostic technologies and AI assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global technical teams work collaboratively to develop and manufacture step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century we have repeatedly succeeded in modernizing and improving rail diagnostics through our unrelenting pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing the science and raising the bar on what's possible with our ever improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity and teamwork, we are driven by challenge and the pursuit of excellence from concept and fruition. We are agile, hungry and invite those with similar passion to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to market. Fast paced, high-touch with distinct sense of purpose, we offer more than a job, rather an opportunity to be part of a something different.*EEO Commitment*We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.Job Type: Full-timePay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):* Do you have financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis experience?Experience:* Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)* Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)* Financial planning: 1 year (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Shelton, CT 06484 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Shelton, CT 06484: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person