Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Cotton • Houston, TX • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working with project management and operations teams to ensure realistic and aligned financial goals.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making.
- Monitor and analyze actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Partner with accounting, project controls, and operations to ensure accurate and timely financial data for reporting and analysis.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial performance reports for senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide strategic insights on cost optimization, margin improvement, and capital allocation.
- Support the Director of Financial Reporting with consolidated reporting, board presentations, and long-term financial planning initiatives.
- Manage and mentor one FP&A Analyst, ensuring high-quality analysis, development, and career growth.
- Drive process improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Stay current with construction market trends, cost drivers, and industry benchmarks to inform financial strategy.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Work Experience
- 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance, preferably within the construction or project-based industries.
- Proven success developing, managing, and refining budgets, forecasts, and multi-scenario financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Expert in building, maintaining, and interpreting financial models that inform budgeting and planning decisions.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to evaluate complex data sets, identify trends, and draw clear conclusions that influence strategy.
- Communication: Skilled at presenting financial insights and recommendations in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Collaboration: Proven success working across departments, especially operations, accounting, and project management, to ensure data accuracy and financial alignment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Preferred: Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or CMA.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management.
- Working knowledge of construction industry financial practices, including project accounting, cost control, and contract structures.
- Familiarity with financial regulations, compliance standards, and internal control frameworks.
- Understanding of ERP systems, project management tools, and data visualization/reporting platforms.
Personal Traits and Attributes
- Detail-Oriented: Maintains high accuracy in financial modeling, reporting, and analysis.
- Strategic and Business-Minded: Connects financial outcomes to broader operational and company goals.
- Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships across finance, operations, and executive leadership teams.
- Clear Communicator: Translates complex financial concepts into accessible insights for diverse audiences.
- Adaptable: Adjusts quickly to shifting project demands, market changes, and business priorities.
Languages
- English Required
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $120,000–$137,000 per year (median ~$128,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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