Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

KKBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven, mission-critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. At KBR, we empower our people to solve the world’s toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We don’t just deliver results, we deliver game-changing solutions, innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and cutting-edge technologies.

KBR is seeking a high-energy, dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our corporate finance team in Houston, TX, and provide critical insights that drive financial accuracy and business performance. Reporting to the Corporate Accounting and Planning Manager, this individual will partner with multiple corporate functions to deliver precise forecasting, cash flow analysis, and variance reporting that inform key strategic decisions across the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure proper general ledger recognition, strengthen close analysis, and identify opportunities to enhance both accounting accuracy and budget/forecasting precision. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment with exposure to high-impact financial initiatives. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual budgets and interim forecasts for select corporate functions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives
• Conduct monthly variance analyses for designated corporate functions, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making
• Support the corporate allocation process by providing relevant reporting, analysis, and recommendations
• Participate in quarterly reviews with Finance leadership to assess and communicate corporate cost performance
• Deliver periodic and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to meet statutory and management requirements
• Build strong partnerships with corporate functional leaders, serving as a trusted advisor by providing insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and performance
• Monitor budget and forecast variances across assigned functions, proactively identifying risks or overruns and recommending corrective measures
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, drive automation, and implement best practices that improve consistency and visibility
• Develop and implement insightful, efficient reporting tools to enhance decision-making and highlight opportunities across corporate functions

Basic Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field
• 2-3+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field
• CPA or CFA preferred but not required

Financial Expertise:

• Proven ability to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the capacity to adjust priorities and approach based on evolving business needs
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills, capable of providing guidance and driving alignment across teams
• Solid foundation in accounting principles, with 2+ years of experience applying GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with data, planning, and ERP systems such as Oracle EPM Cloud (FCCS and Planning), Costpoint, and Power BI
• Knowledge of government contracting practices is a plus

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.