Financial Analyst

Job Summary: The Financial Analyst contributes to the financial health of the organization by evaluating project costs, conducting data analysis and financial reporting for management, budgeting/forecasting, and assisting with  

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations Support and Project Analysis

• Develop understanding of day-to-day operations to assist in making business recommendations.
• Support Operations team with decision making by analyzing and communicating timely project and financial data.
• Oversee project forecasting and profitability spanning the lifecycle of a project.
• Conducts monthly project variance, contract and productivity analyses.
• Build and maintain financial models and oversee business cases.

Lead Budgeting and Forecasting Process

• Develop and lead annual budgeting and forecasting process for functions and entities.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating plans and monthly rolling forecasts.
• Identify trends and anomalies and suggest corrective actions to improve profitability.

Consultation/Subject Matter Expert

• Develop strong relationships and promote open lines of communication within the business entities.
• Provide consultation and guidance to business/functional owners and leadership on key financial issues and decisions.
• Identify cost actions as opportunities or response to anticipated change.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as requested.

Monthly Financial Processes and Financial Health Metrics

• Drive working capital and free cash flow analysis and optimization.
• Support CFO in monthly closeout process and analyze variances to prior year and budget.
• Review appropriate allocation methods for monthly financial statements.

Strategic and Growth Initiatives

• Support acquisition diligence efforts, including modeling, strategy, negotiation, integration and financing.
• Assist in strategic planning with analysis, forecasting and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the organization

Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or in a related field
• Previous experience in financial forecasting and analysis or a related field (2 years)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience generating detailed reports and presenting/explaining the data and results
• Ability to apply financial analysis principles including cost, percentage of completion and profitability.
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality results
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• High level of professionalism and standards
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders to assess and deliver solutions that meet their needs
• Ability to support decision making with accurate and timely financial reporting and data.
• Effectively manage and prioritize competing projects and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time and priorities effectively.
• Highly proficient using a computer, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), and job-related software.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels, supervisors, vendors, and other stakeholders in a positive, constructive manner.
• Strategic, proactive and resourceful thinker, able to see the big picture, plan ahead, identify gaps and propose solutions that will support the company in achieving their plans and goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the construction industry preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time. 
• Able to travel occasionally for meetings.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.

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