What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP&A & Commercial Finance Analyst position at Trench Group?
HSP US: Building the Future of Energy
At HSP US, we’re looking for motivated, goal-oriented engineering professionals who want to grow their careers while contributing to high-impact work in the energy sector. If you’re energized by technical problem-solving, customer collaboration, and creating tailored engineering solutions, this role is for you. As a fast-growing operation, we are building state-of-the-art production capabilities, cutting-edge processes, and a high-performance culture centered around quality, safety, and innovation. Joining our team means being part of a once-in-a-generation start-up environment where you help lay the foundation for operational excellence for years to come.
Overview
We are looking for a driven and analytically minded FP&A & Commercial Finance Analyst to join our finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in financial planning, performance reporting, commercial decision support, and the automation of finance processes across our manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional early in their career who is eager to grow within a dynamic industrial environment.
What We Are Looking For!
Innovation in Action
Work with cutting edge technology and state of the art equipment in a culture obsessed with doing things better every day.
Growth Opportunity
Build, shape, and elevate a fast growing operation—your impact starts on day one.
Competitive Pay & Benefits
Earn strong pay, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO including diversity days to celebrate what matters to you.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. HSP US provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and drive better outcomes.
For our innovative work, we need many different perspectives – and therefore many different people from different backgrounds.
Nils von Dietman Managing Director (HSP US)
At HSP US, we’re looking for motivated, goal-oriented engineering professionals who want to grow their careers while contributing to high-impact work in the energy sector. If you’re energized by technical problem-solving, customer collaboration, and creating tailored engineering solutions, this role is for you. As a fast-growing operation, we are building state-of-the-art production capabilities, cutting-edge processes, and a high-performance culture centered around quality, safety, and innovation. Joining our team means being part of a once-in-a-generation start-up environment where you help lay the foundation for operational excellence for years to come.
Overview
We are looking for a driven and analytically minded FP&A & Commercial Finance Analyst to join our finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in financial planning, performance reporting, commercial decision support, and the automation of finance processes across our manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional early in their career who is eager to grow within a dynamic industrial environment.
What We Are Looking For!
- Process-improvement mindset, always looking for a smarter, faster way to get things done.
- Commercially curious with an interest in how pricing and sales decisions affect the bottom line.
- Clear communicator who can translate financial data into actionable insight for non-finance audiences
- Strong attention to detail balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture.
- Self-starter who takes ownership of deliverables and manages their time effectively.
- Collaborative team player who builds trust with cross-functional partners in sales, operations, and leadership
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.
- Design, build, and maintain management dashboards and reporting packs that deliver clear performance insights to senior stakeholders.
- Identify and lead automation opportunities across finance workflows, including reporting, data extraction, and reconciliation tasks, using tools such as Power Query, Power Automate, or Python
- Partner with the sales and commercial teams to support pricing decisions, deal structuring, customer profitability analysis, and revenue forecasting.
- Provide analytical support for new business opportunities, contract renewals, and key account reviews, translating financial data into commercial recommendations.
- Extract, transform, and analyze data from SAP to support month-end closing, variance reporting, and ad hoc business requests.
- Analyze manufacturing cost drivers, including material, labor, and overhead, and communicate findings clearly to non-finance audiences.
- Build and maintain financial models to support business cases, capex requests, and strategic initiatives.
- Assist in month-end close activities including accruals, reforecasting, and commentary preparation.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as directed by the Head of Finance.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or a similar analytical role
- Hands-on experience with SAP (FI/CO modules preferred); ability to run queries and extract data independently.
- Proficiency in dashboard and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Power Query; experience with automation tools or scripting a plus.
- Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain environments preferred.
- Part-qualified CPA, CMA, or CIMA is an advantage, though not required.
Innovation in Action
Work with cutting edge technology and state of the art equipment in a culture obsessed with doing things better every day.
Growth Opportunity
Build, shape, and elevate a fast growing operation—your impact starts on day one.
Competitive Pay & Benefits
Earn strong pay, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO including diversity days to celebrate what matters to you.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. HSP US provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and drive better outcomes.
For our innovative work, we need many different perspectives – and therefore many different people from different backgrounds.
Nils von Dietman Managing Director (HSP US)