FP&A Specialist

Carrier

Specialist - FP&A supporting financial planning and analysis at Carrier's innovative HVAC solutions. Collaborating to enhance financial performance and provide insights into business operations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with a strong focus on variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting automation. Proficient in providing strategic financial guidance and insights to support business decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Variance AnalysisReporting AutomationExcel/PowerPoint ProficiencyStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ClosePerformance AnalysisForecastingP&L OwnershipBusiness Metrics Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

HFMSAPS4 HanaPower BIHyperion

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingFinance Or EconomicsMaster’s Degree (MBA Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Financial Performance MonitoringBusiness Decision-MakingContinuous ImprovementFinancial GuidanceBusiness Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a timely and accurate monthly financial close by ensuring key business transactions are reviewed, approved, and posted to local finance systems and HFM in accordance with finance and accounting deadlines
Monitor financial performance across key business metrics and provide clear insight into variances, trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop and present quarterly forecasts, including variance analysis against prior forecast, prior year, and plan, with clear commentary on key drivers and forecast risks and opportunities
Analyze performance trends across orders, backlog, sales, margin, and expenses to support business decision-making and improve visibility to financial outcomes
Drive reporting automation and develop finance metrics that improve accuracy, efficiency, and business insight
Serve as a finance subject matter expert and trusted business partner to leadership by providing financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations
Prepare ad hoc analyses and business investigations to support leadership requests and strategic priorities
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
3+ years of experience in FP&A
Master’s degree preferred (MBA or equivalent)
P&L owner experience is a plus
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excel/PowerPoint proficiency and ideally experience with HFM, SAP, S4 Hana Power BI, Hyperion, or other reporting/planning tools
Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations effectively and drive actionable results in the organization
Ability to quickly grasp new business models & changes and adapt to evolving industry dynamics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision
Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability : Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance