The Financial Analyst will drive system efficiencies and operational improvements across the Construction portfolio, contributing to strategic growth initiatives. This role is responsible for maintaining standard reporting measures, documenting processes, analyzing financial data, and providing actionable insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. The analyst will work closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, manage accounts payable (AP) processes, and support informed decision-making through detailed analysis and data consolidation.
Core Responsibilities:
- Partner with construction managers and business leaders to understand financial resources, including funding sources, project timelines, and spending forecasts.
- Manage and validate financial data through collaboration with team members and regular spot checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Develop and maintain operational reporting tools to monitor financial performance and identify trends.
- Provide analytical support by evaluating actual results against forecasts and budgets, assessing the feasibility of business strategies, and recommending adjustments where necessary.
- Identify data discrepancies, propose solutions, and implement streamlined processes for research, analysis, and tracking.
- Consolidate data from multiple sources to deliver clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.
- Act as the primary point of contact for business partners regarding AP issues, including sending monthly invoicing reports, managing purchase orders, and resolving AP holds within a 30-day window.
- Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
- Support weekly financial reporting, budget tracking, and system reconciliations to maintain accuracy and control.
- Ensure regular, consistent, and punctual attendance, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Specifications:
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on AP, AR, or financial analysis.
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and index formulas. Experience with Oracle and Salesforce is highly preferred.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with business partners and internal stakeholders.
- Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage high-volume data reconciliation and ensure accuracy in line-item details.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues, recommending solutions, and driving process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing an AP or AR portfolio, with a strong understanding of financial controls and business operations.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a focus on delivering data-driven insights.
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