FP&A Analyst I
US Steel
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 25.4 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. Accounting is a core component of our business and key to our success as one of the world’s largest steel producers. 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.
Location: Corporate Headquarters - Pittsburgh, PA
The Position: This role provides accounting and FP&A contributions that are vital to the Company’s financial strategy and decision-making processes. They are responsible for entering and analyzing accounting transactions, analyzing financial trends and accounting reports, creating budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and providing data-driven insights to inform critical business decisions.
Responsibilities:
Accounting:Enter accounting transactions and journal entries into a newly established and evolving ERP systemSuggest improvements and work with external information technology resources to implement those improvements to the ERP system that enhance internal controls and improve efficiencyEnsure closing deadlines are met and accurate accounting data is submitted to the Corporate Accounting team for consolidationCollaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reportingIdentify areas that could pose potential accounting challenges and collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team and across departments to address these areas and ensure accurate accounting and financial reportingPerform other accounting tasks as neededFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitabilityCollaborate with business unit heads to understand financial projections for both tactical short term and strategic long-term forecastsDevelop enhanced management reporting to aid in effective decision-making, planning, transparency, and overall organizational successBudgeting and Variance Analysis:Prepare and/or review forecasts and budgets and suggest necessary adjustmentsInterpret instructions from senior executives (Director/VP, CFO, and CEO) and ensure they are followed effectivelyEnsure processes such as budgeting, variance analysis, and efficiency improvements are executed consistentlyStrategic Decision-Making:Actively partner with senior management by providing forward-looking analytical support.Translate financial data into actionable insights that shape and influence strategic direction.Bring fresh perspectives and continuously look for new ways to enhance decision-making.Cost Optimization:Proactively identify opportunities for smarter resource allocation and innovative cost savings.Recommend creative solutions that balance efficiency with long-term growth.Drive discussions on process improvement and encourage adoption of new approaches.Communication and Coordination:Build strong cross-functional partnerships through open collaboration, idea-sharing, and alignment.Leverage technology to modernize management reporting, scorecards, and digital workstreams.Act as a catalyst for collaboration—encouraging teams to share insights and embrace new tools that improve visibility and performance.Candidate Qualifications: Must have a minimum of two to four years of experience in strategically oriented and relevant roles in accounting, financial planning & analysis, public accounting, or corporate finance Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysisExcellent communication skills to interact with senior executives and cross-functional teamsProficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, enterprise reporting platforms, financial planning software)Must be analytical but also articulateMust be able to succinctly summarize thoughtfullyAble to lead laterallyNatural go-to personHas confidence to be heardFinancial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysisCommanding leadership skills and excellent organizational capabilitiesSelf-starter, hands-on and collaborative in achieving resultsAble to distill, package, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling mannerAttention to detail, but understands the big pictureProcess and goal-oriented while comfortable with complexity and ambiguityMust possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, be a good cultural fit, and demonstrate a high energy level, decisiveness, and an entrepreneurial spiritEducation and Certification:
CPA preferredBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related analytical disciplineAdvanced degree desirable, but not requiredKey Required Competencies and Experience: Willingness to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisionsTenacious and accountable in driving resultsHigh degree of integrity and forethought in approach to making decisionsAble to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organizationAs a leader, able to persevere in facing challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and commitment to higher standardsSelf-reflective and aware of personal limitationsLeads by example with a focus on continuous self-improvement by being open to constructive feedback Resourceful in managing performance of and delegating effectively to junior analysts of the Corporate FP&A team; widely viewed as a strong developer of othersConnects and builds strong relationships with others, while exhibiting strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasivelyAble to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in one’s beliefs, and active driveEncourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the teamCreates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization Courage to challenge closely held assumptions or call out shortcomingsMust be able to operate on a cross-functional teamNeed to be able to adjust and be persuasive without being verboseNeed to be a flexible, nimble, quick thinker and quick learner Natural curiosity and “big picture” mentalityExemplary communications abilities and outgoing, yet poised and professional personality and demeanorExcellent spoken and written communication skillsExperience supporting an executive teamCompensation: Commensurate with the level of the position
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. Accounting is a core component of our business and key to our success as one of the world’s largest steel producers. 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.
Location: Corporate Headquarters - Pittsburgh, PA
The Position: This role provides accounting and FP&A contributions that are vital to the Company’s financial strategy and decision-making processes. They are responsible for entering and analyzing accounting transactions, analyzing financial trends and accounting reports, creating budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and providing data-driven insights to inform critical business decisions.
Responsibilities:
Accounting:Enter accounting transactions and journal entries into a newly established and evolving ERP systemSuggest improvements and work with external information technology resources to implement those improvements to the ERP system that enhance internal controls and improve efficiencyEnsure closing deadlines are met and accurate accounting data is submitted to the Corporate Accounting team for consolidationCollaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reportingIdentify areas that could pose potential accounting challenges and collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team and across departments to address these areas and ensure accurate accounting and financial reportingPerform other accounting tasks as neededFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitabilityCollaborate with business unit heads to understand financial projections for both tactical short term and strategic long-term forecastsDevelop enhanced management reporting to aid in effective decision-making, planning, transparency, and overall organizational successBudgeting and Variance Analysis:Prepare and/or review forecasts and budgets and suggest necessary adjustmentsInterpret instructions from senior executives (Director/VP, CFO, and CEO) and ensure they are followed effectivelyEnsure processes such as budgeting, variance analysis, and efficiency improvements are executed consistentlyStrategic Decision-Making:Actively partner with senior management by providing forward-looking analytical support.Translate financial data into actionable insights that shape and influence strategic direction.Bring fresh perspectives and continuously look for new ways to enhance decision-making.Cost Optimization:Proactively identify opportunities for smarter resource allocation and innovative cost savings.Recommend creative solutions that balance efficiency with long-term growth.Drive discussions on process improvement and encourage adoption of new approaches.Communication and Coordination:Build strong cross-functional partnerships through open collaboration, idea-sharing, and alignment.Leverage technology to modernize management reporting, scorecards, and digital workstreams.Act as a catalyst for collaboration—encouraging teams to share insights and embrace new tools that improve visibility and performance.Candidate Qualifications: Must have a minimum of two to four years of experience in strategically oriented and relevant roles in accounting, financial planning & analysis, public accounting, or corporate finance Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysisExcellent communication skills to interact with senior executives and cross-functional teamsProficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, enterprise reporting platforms, financial planning software)Must be analytical but also articulateMust be able to succinctly summarize thoughtfullyAble to lead laterallyNatural go-to personHas confidence to be heardFinancial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysisCommanding leadership skills and excellent organizational capabilitiesSelf-starter, hands-on and collaborative in achieving resultsAble to distill, package, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling mannerAttention to detail, but understands the big pictureProcess and goal-oriented while comfortable with complexity and ambiguityMust possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, be a good cultural fit, and demonstrate a high energy level, decisiveness, and an entrepreneurial spiritEducation and Certification:
CPA preferredBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related analytical disciplineAdvanced degree desirable, but not requiredKey Required Competencies and Experience: Willingness to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisionsTenacious and accountable in driving resultsHigh degree of integrity and forethought in approach to making decisionsAble to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organizationAs a leader, able to persevere in facing challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and commitment to higher standardsSelf-reflective and aware of personal limitationsLeads by example with a focus on continuous self-improvement by being open to constructive feedback Resourceful in managing performance of and delegating effectively to junior analysts of the Corporate FP&A team; widely viewed as a strong developer of othersConnects and builds strong relationships with others, while exhibiting strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasivelyAble to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in one’s beliefs, and active driveEncourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the teamCreates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization Courage to challenge closely held assumptions or call out shortcomingsMust be able to operate on a cross-functional teamNeed to be able to adjust and be persuasive without being verboseNeed to be a flexible, nimble, quick thinker and quick learner Natural curiosity and “big picture” mentalityExemplary communications abilities and outgoing, yet poised and professional personality and demeanorExcellent spoken and written communication skillsExperience supporting an executive teamCompensation: Commensurate with the level of the position
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