Job Title: FP&A Analyst
Location: Houston, TX | In-Office
Reports To: FP&A Manager
About the Role
We are looking for an entry-level FP&A Analyst to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for recent graduates, early-career professionals, or individuals transitioning from another function into FP&A who want to develop a strong foundation in financial planning, reporting, and analysis within an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) environment.
The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting while working closely with project teams, department heads, and senior finance leaders. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical financial skills, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration experience while gaining exposure to large-scale capital projects and strategic financial decision-making. Internal candidates looking to transition into FP&A are highly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Forecasting Support
· Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
· Update financial models and reports with actual vs. forecasted data, ensuring accuracy.
· Support long-term financial planning and scenario analysis to assess business impacts.
2. Project Performance & Cost Tracking
· Work with project teams to track project costs, schedules, and financial impacts.
· Assist in work-in-progress (WIP) tracking to help monitor project financial performance.
· Conduct basic variance analysis, identifying trends and potential cost risks.
3. Data Analysis & Reporting
· Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
· Use Excel, Power BI, and Tableau to develop visual financial insights for leadership.
· Ensure that all reports are clear, concise, and well-structured for decision-making.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Work closely with project managers, finance, and operations to align project and departmental financials.
· Support treasury, accounting, and other teams in analyzing financial data and trends.
· Communicate findings in a professional, easy-to-understand format for non-finance stakeholders.
5. Process Improvement & Financial Systems
· Assist in identifying opportunities for process automation and data standardization.
· Support system integrations and enhancements in ERP and BI tools.
· Help document best practices to improve forecasting, budgeting, and reporting accuracy.
Key Competencies & Skills Required
o Financial Analysis & Reporting – Strong foundation in financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting
o Excel & Data Visualization – Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
o Attention to Detail – Ability to identify trends, errors, and opportunities in financial data.
o Technology & Financial Systems – Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), SQL, or BI tools is a plus.
o Cross-Functional Communication – Strong ability to collaborate across departments and present financial insights clearly.
o Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to break down complex financial information into actionable insights.
o Adaptability & Willingness to Learn – Open to new challenges and eager to develop FP&A expertise.
Experience & Qualifications
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related field.
· 2-4 years of experience in finance, accounting, data analysis, or a related field.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel proficiency (complex financial formulas, data analysis)
· Internship or academic project experience in financial modeling, forecasting, or business analysis is a plus.
· Strong work ethic and works well in team environment
Technical Skills:
· Advanced Excel proficiency (complex financial formulas, data analysis).
· Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Vista Viewpoint is a plus.
· Understanding of basic GAAP financial principles and corporate finance concepts.
Preferred Industry Experience:
· Experience or coursework related to EPC, construction, capital projects, or infrastructure finance is beneficial but not required.
Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
Signal Energy was founded in 2005 as Signal Wind, LLC, providing services in the wind industry alone. In 2009, the company decided to diversify and began exploring the solar market as Signal Energy, LLC. In more than a decade as a company, we have executed projects across North America and Australia. Historically we have provided EPC services for utility-scale projects, however in 2019 we welcomed Signal Energy DG to our family of companies in order to extend our offerings to the distributed generation market.
We pride ourselves in our speed and flexibility and have thousands of megawatts of renewable energy projects complete, in operation, and performing above expectations. Signal Energy has also been recognized as a leading solar EPC contractor within the renewables industry.
Beyond what we do, we pride ourselves on who we are as a company. At Signal Energy our mission is to Harness the Creative Energy of our people. This focus enables us to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional results for our customers through our Core Principles, which are the heart of Signal Energy and the foundation of our strong company culture.
