Financial Planning Analyst

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team. MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE The Financial Planning Analyst supports budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting. This role works with Finance and business leaders to explain performance, improve forecasts, and support strategic and financial goals. WHAT YOU'LL DO (% OF TIME) Business Partnership (30%) Build relationships across Finance, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams. Help business partners understand the financial impact of their decisions. Constructively challenge assumptions and help leaders weigh trade-offs and alternatives. Financial Analysis & Business Insights (30%) Compare results with budgets, forecasts, prior years, and other benchmarks. Explain what drives revenue, profitability, spending, and cash flow. Separate meaningful trends from normal fluctuations and recommend actions based on the analysis. Analyze pricing, productivity, investments, costs, and other strategic initiatives. Financial Planning & Forecasting (25%) Support the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long-range planning processes. Build models for revenue, margins, expenses, capital spending, cash flow, and other key business drivers. Improve forecasts using key business drivers and leading indicators. Test scenarios and assumptions to assess possible business outcomes. Management Reporting (10%) Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and management presentations. Write clear commentary on results, trends, risks, and opportunities. Create dashboards and tools to track business and financial performance. Help ensure financial information is accurate, consistent, and useful for decisions. Process Improvement & Technology (5%) Simplify, standardize, and automate recurring work redirect time for analysis, forecasting, and business partnership. Improve financial models, reporting processes, and data quality. Use Excel, business intelligence, ERP/EPM systems, and emerging automation and/or AI capabilities to improve efficiency and analysis. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze large or complex data sets and identify meaningful business insights. Understands the relationships among revenue, margins, operating expenses, cash flow, and returns. Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, speed, and business relevance. Demonstrated skill in communicating financial insights in writing and verbally to Finance and non-Finance stakeholders Takes ownership of high-quality, timely work and follows issues through to resolution. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, building products, distribution, or another operationally complex business. Experience with ERP, financial planning systems, and business intelligence tools. Familiarity with financial statements, management accounting, standard costing, or manufacturing economics. Experience with financial automation, data transformation, or advanced analytics. Understanding of GAAP principles is a plu…

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