Project Management Office (PMO) Business Analyst

Quanex is looking for a Project Management Office (PMO) Business Analyst to join our team located in Akron, Ohio, Houston, Texas, or Mounds View, Minnesota.

As a PMO Business Analyst, you will directly interface with the PMO senior leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent financial tracking, analysis, and reporting across high-impact projects. This role will collect and interpret data to identify business trends and insights, will assist with the development and validation of business cases for new projects or improvements as well as help documenting and analyzing business processes and system requirements.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• Training & Professional Development
• 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
  
  

What’s attractive about the PMO Business Analyst position?

• Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
• Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Synergy Tracking Ownership
• Manage and update the synergy tracker.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and data integrity to monitor synergy realization.
• ROI Audits
• Conduct financial audits and validate rate-of-return assumptions for large capital investments.
• Provide insights and risk assessments that support investment decision-making.
• Project Budget Monitoring
• Track and analyze budget spend on major initiatives.
• Generate regular status reports highlighting variances and trends.
• Cost Savings Reporting
• Quantify cost reductions associated with project implementations.
• Maintain and distribute updates on savings status to stakeholders.
• PMO Financial Support
• Partner with PMO team members to supply financial expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in planning, forecasting, and variance analyses for ongoing projects.
• Executive-Level Reporting
• Compile and present financial data for PMO reporting to Steering Committees and the Board of Directors.
• Tailor insights to executive audiences, highlighting strategic impact and performance.
  

Your Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, project accounting, or capital investment auditing.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with financial modeling and data visualization tools preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Self-starter mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Adaptability and continuous learning.
• Understanding of AI tools is a plus.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 with bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.