FP&A Analyst

Job Description

FP&A Analyst | Mueller Water Products

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Mueller Water Products, located in Atlanta, GA. For over 165 years, the company has been a cornerstone in building the future of water infrastructure, providing products and solutions from lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence that deliver clean, safe drinking water to millions across North America. The purpose of Mueller is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, driven by shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion, and safety. This FP&A Analyst position is vital for supporting the central Corporate FP&A organization, requiring an individual who thrives in an ambiguous environment, thinks creatively, and is action-oriented. The role influences decisions through data, continuously striving to find root causes and developing alternative solutions, ensuring the company achieves its vision of being a leader in water infrastructure solutions, solving challenges and safeguarding the future.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA

• Team: Central Corporate FP&A organization supporting commercial finance, reporting, and operations finance.
• Mission: To influence business decisions through data, provide actionable financial analysis, and develop solutions to overcome challenges in a complex environment.
• Tech Stack: Amazon QuickSight, Hyperion, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Automate Reporting: Maintain and automate monthly and quarterly financial reporting documents, continuously striving for accuracy and efficiency to support timely business insights.
• Manage Budgets: Oversee Headquarters Selling, General, & Administrative (SG&A) expense budgets, working cross-functionally to ensure strategic financial planning and adherence to fiscal targets.
• Improve Capital Processes: Conduct thorough capital expenditure analysis and post-audits, actively working to refine and improve the approval process and associated financial controls.
• Analyze Customer Profitability: Partner with commercial finance and reporting teams to develop and analyze key profitability metrics for top enterprise customers, providing data-driven insights.
• Build Financial Models and Advise: Develop comprehensive financial models and in-depth analyses with minimal guidance, drawing clear conclusions and making actionable recommendations that directly support strategic business decisions and educate functional partners on financial implications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Experience: At least 3 years in a related financial role, with practical experience in database administration.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, solid financial knowledge, and business acumen. Demonstrated experience with Amazon QuickSight (or equivalent BI tools), Hyperion, and JD Edwards. Ability to make thoughtful judgment calls in ambiguous situations and collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments with competing priorities.