What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. FP&A Analyst position at LP Building Solutions?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
Job Purpose
LP team members think and act like owners and this is especially true for the FP&A team through participation in strategic decisions by providing reporting insights and context. Curiosity and energy help us deliver new ideas and perspectives that transform how we operate and propel LP to the next level.
In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To
Job Purpose
LP team members think and act like owners and this is especially true for the FP&A team through participation in strategic decisions by providing reporting insights and context. Curiosity and energy help us deliver new ideas and perspectives that transform how we operate and propel LP to the next level.
In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Executive Reporting & Business Insights: Support the preparation and analysis of the monthly and quarterly executive reporting package, providing key insights on financial performance and variance analysis.
- SG&A Financial Support: Provide financial planning and analysis for SG&A corporate functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and headcount analysis, to drive cost efficiency and strategic alignment.
- Cash Flow & Capital Planning: Support cash flow forecasting, capex budgeting, and capital analysis, ensuring informed investment decisions and alignment with business objectives.
- Process & Reporting Optimization: Enhance financial reporting processes, optimize forecasting models, and leverage Planful, Tableau, and other analytics tools to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders across corporate and mill operations to support financial planning, provide decision support, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
- 5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) within industrial manufacturing or corporate finance.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insightful business recommendations.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, partnering with SG&A functions, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making.
- Experience in cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and budgeting, with a strong understanding of investment analysis and financial drivers.
- Advanced financial modeling skills, including expertise in selecting key performance metrics and analyzing business drivers.
- Proficiency in executive reporting, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly in both verbal and written formats.
- Highly driven and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with experience in financial reporting tools such as Planful, Tableau, and SAP (or similar ERP systems).
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA / MBA candidate preferred
- This position will work at home and in our Nashville office on a hybrid schedule
- Must live within a commutable distance to Nashville or willing to relocate to the greater Nashville area