Financial Analyst Python Freelance Jobs in Valparaiso, IN

This is an onsite leadership position at Gary Works located in Gary, IN, reporting to the Gary Works FP&A Lead. This individual will lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts embedded with plant operations, enabling them to unlock actionable insights that drive meaningful impact for the business partners they support. This role will drive organizational impact by analyzing financial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, driving cost-improvement initiatives, strengthening business partnerships, and delivering financial insights that enable strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible and challenging position that engages with stakeholders across the enterprise.
Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of plant-facing FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and business impact
• Coach analysts to move beyond reporting and translate financial data into actionable insights that drive real results for their operational business partners
• Serve as a business partner to Gary Works plant leadership, supporting data-driven decision making at all levels of the organization
• Drive accountability and value-creating action through robust variance analysis, leveraging a deep understanding of the manufacturing process and business drivers
• Support the annual operating plan, X+Y forecasts, monthly updates, and financial close process for the Gary Works site
• Develop business cases and financial support for capital appropriations and large-scale investments
• Drive process improvements that result in standardization, efficiencies, and effectiveness across the FP&A function
• Develop analysis and presentations to support plant and/or executive leadership, including proactive and insightful commentary on results

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A or other data/analysis-intensive fields preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing FP&A teams that deliver insights driving business impact
• Proven ability to build strong business partnerships and influence decisions at the operational and executive level
• Well-developed financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience with Oracle ERP, OneStream, Power BI, or Python is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving abilities, and results-driven, action-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred
• FPAC certification is a plus

Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results