FP&A Analyst III

United States Steel Corporation • Fairfield, Alabama • Full Time

Posted on Sat, May 30, 2026

The FP&A Analyst plays a vital role in the company’s commercial strategy and decision-making process. They are responsible for analyzing financial trends, creating budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and providing data-driven insights to inform critical business decisions.
Responsibilities:
Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Monitor key financial and operating metrics
Identify the cause of any unexpected variances in these KPIs

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Develop and continually improve budgets, financial projections, and commercial forecasts

Business Performance Reporting:

Utilize business intelligence tools and create dashboard reports to provide insights to management

Financial Modeling and Strategic Analysis:

Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives
Analyze trends, review past performance, and anticipate obstacles to forecast future results

Support for Decision-Making:

Assist the management team and department leaders with data-driven analysis
Provide a clear picture of future performance through annual budgets, helping employees align their efforts toward common goals

Communication and Coordination:

Collaborate with other divisions and teams across the company through calls, meetings, and emails.
Leverage technology through enhanced management reporting and digital workstreams

Candidate Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in strategically oriented and relevant roles in financial planning & analysis, public accounting, or corporate finance
Understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis
Strong communication skills to interact with leadership and cross-functional teams
Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, financial planning software)
Strong analytical skills
Must be able to succinctly summarize thoughtfully
Financial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysis
Strong organizational capabilities
Self-starter, hands-on and collaborative in achieving results
Attention to detail and ability to translate to broader strategy
Process and goal-oriented while comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, be a good cultural fit, and demonstrate a high energy level, decisiveness, and an entrepreneurial spirit

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related analytical discipline

Key Required Competencies and Experience:

Willingness to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions
Tenacious and accountable in driving results
High degree of integrity and forethought in approach to making decisions
Able to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organization
Self-reflective and aware of personal limitations
Connects and builds strong relationships with others, while exhibiting strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
Must be able to operate on a cross-functional team
Need to be a flexible, nimble, quick thinker and quick learner
Natural curiosity and “big picture” mentality
Excellent spoken and written communication skills

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