What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning Analyst II position at United States Steel Corporation?
This onsite position is an analyst role reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at our Gary plant, with direct collaboration structure from lead plant analysts. This position and specific job functions are flexible based on the level of experience. This is a highly visible and challenging position working with all levels within the enterprise. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who is extremely analytical and has excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple teams within the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Drive accountability and value-creating action through robust variance analysis, leveraging deep understanding of the manufacturing process and business drivers for area of responsibility
- Facilitate business partnering, engagement, and communication between Operations and other business support groups to enhance operational and financial results
- Support annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly updates
- Develop critical KPI targets based on prior trends and forward-looking action plans and drive accountability with KPI owners
- Scrutinize improvement project results and serve as key point of contact for project benefit results and forecasting
- Drive FP&A, Accounting, and Operations process improvements that result in standardization, efficiencies, and effectiveness
- Develop business cases and financial support for capital appropriations and large-scale investments
- Develop analysis and presentations to support plant and/or executive leadership including proactive and insightful analysis and commentary on enterprise results
- Assist, facilitate, and/or collaborate with North American Flatroll FP&A and Accounting closing and forecasting
- Administer the project tracking system and reporting requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience with FP&A or other data/analysis intense field preferred
- Experience in Manufacturing or Industrial setting is a plus
- Well-developed financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and financial software applications
- Experience with Oracle ERP and/or OneStream is a plus
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and result-driven action-oriented mindset
- Ability to collaborate and work independently in fast-paced environment
