About this Senior FP&A Analyst role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You'll Get to Do
The Senior Analyst, Operations Finance serves as a strategic business partner to the manufacturing operations leadership team. You will provide financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, & decision support that drives profitable growth. You will work closely with Sales, Pricing, Operations, Supply Chain, & Senior Leadership, turning data into actionable insights & influencing key business decisions.
Job responsibilities include:
Forecasting & Planning
- Lead monthly forecasts for material costs, conversion costs, & other key operational & financial drivers, including variance analysis & updates to assumptions
- Support annual operating plans, strategic planning, & long-range forecasts
- Build financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, risks, & operational changes
- Monitor performance & communicate risks & opportunities
Operations & Supply Chain Analysis
- Analyze operational, supply chain, inventory, logistics, & procurement performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities
- Monitor trends impacting service levels, inventory productivity, transportation costs, working capital, & overall operational efficiency
- Evaluate performance across manufacturing sites, product categories, & customer fulfillment channels
- Develop data-driven insights & recommendations to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, improve on-time delivery, & enhance operational performance
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support demand planning, sourcing strategies, network optimization, & continuous improvement initiatives
Reporting & Decision Support
- Prepare weekly, monthly, & quarterly reporting packages for leadership
- Support business reviews with clear variance analysis & performance narratives
- Develop presentations & analyses that support strategic, operational, & investment decisions
- Conduct scenario modeling, profitability analysis, & business case development
Data & Business Partnership
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, & reporting tools using Excel, Power BI, & enterprise systems
- Improve reporting automation & data accessibility
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, & Finance leaders to support performance management & strategic initiatives
- Act as a trusted advisor by delivering objective, data-driven recommendations
Success Measures
- Forecast accuracy & planning effectiveness
- Timely, high-quality reporting & executive insights
- Identification of profit or cost improvement opportunities
What We Are Looking For
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field
- 4–7 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business analytics, consulting, or related areas
- Financial modeling, analytical skills, & critical thinking
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience analyzing large datasets & communicating insights
Preferred
- Proficiency with Power BI & ERP systems, e.g., SAP, Epicor, Surpass, Infinium
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or building products industries
- Knowledge of cost accounting, forecasting, pricing analytics, & profitability analysis
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.
