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United States Steel FP&A Analyst I in Pennsylvania
12652BRJob Description:U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees.
The Company: Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the company’s customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high-value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel. The company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe.
These are exciting times for the Company as the firm is focused on organic growth investments that will expand existing competitive advantages. The organization is enjoying business transformation and is transitioning to a less capital and carbon intensive business model. This steel technology company is embracing this rapid change. The Company is focused on deep customer relationships and research and innovation and recognizes the importance of hiring the best talent to work to support the Company’s vision and mission.
The Culture: The corporate culture is changing rapidly by embracing entrepreneurial spirit. The FP&A Group sits at the center of strategic decision making and is known internally as the swat team of the company; great collaborative team in a fast-paced organization. Pittsburgh and U.S. Steel people are very welcoming and friendly which makes integrating into the company easier.
The Company values a solutions-oriented approach versus just identifying problems. Decision making is viewed as critically important. Each member hired into the group is viewed as bringing unique talent, background, and expertise and consequently is expected and encouraged to contribute and make recommendations. You are expected to fight for your opinions but support the final decision.
The Position: The Corporate FP&A Analyst plays a vital role in the company’s financial 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 operating forecasts
Business Performance Reporting:
Present monthly and quarterly financial reports for various units and departments within the organization
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 the company’s future financial 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, scorecards, and digital workstreams
Reports To: The position will report directly to the Manager, Corporate FP&A
Candidate Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of one to three 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, 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, economics, 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
Auto req ID:12652BRCompany:United States Steel CorporationPosting Title:Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst IState/Province:Pennsylvania Company Overview:
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary:
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results