Senior FP&A Analyst, IV

About the role

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us . Job Description The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a key role in driving financial strategy and business performance by developing sophisticated models, leading planning cycles, and delivering insights that support decision-making across the organization. At the Level IV scope, this role not only partners closely with business leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations, but also takes a lead role in shaping forecasts, challenging assumptions, and influencing resource allocation decisions that support long-term growth. Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex financial models, including integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts, to support strategic planning and business decisions, and ensure modeling standards are consistently applied across the FP&A team. Own key components of the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, including consolidation of inputs, analysis of assumptions, identification of risks and opportunities, and recommendations to leadership on tradeoffs and scenarios. Perform detailed variance analysis, including Actual vs. Plan and Forecast vs. Forecast comparisons, to explain performance trends, isolate key business drivers, and recommend corrective actions; synthesize findings into clear narratives for senior management. Serve as a primary finance partner to assigned functions or business units, working with department leaders to understand operating performance, monitor key KPIs, and provide financial guidance that supports growth, cost management, and operational effectiveness. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting packages for senior management and executive leadership, ensuring information is accurate, concise, and decision-ready, and that insights are translated into clear recommendations. Lead or co-lead process improvement initiatives by streamlining reporting, enhancing financial tools, improving data quality, and increasing the efficiency and scalability of FP&A processes. Conduct complex ad hoc analysis on profitability, investment decisions, business cases, and other strategic initiatives to help leaders evaluate options and make informed tradeoffs; provide perspective on financial and operational implications. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other business partners to ensure forecasts and reporting reflect current business conditions and priorities, and help align stakeholders around key financial plans and outcomes. Provide informal guidance and mentorship to more junior analysts by sharing best practices in modeling, analysis, and communication. Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication. Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Job Profile Minimum Qualifications Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical finance role. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an advanced degree or certification such as MBA, CPA, or CMA is preferred. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with experience building dynamic models and working with ERP and BI systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tableau, or Power BI. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and executive leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead key workstreams, work under tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality output in a fast-paced environment. Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD Work Site Expectations: 4 days a week in office Travel Expectations: 5% or as needed Hours: standard office schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri