Financial Analyst – Construction
Description:
Large $500M + Heavy Highway General Contractor & Materials Producer opening up a brand new position reporting to the CFO. FINANCIAL ANALYST
The Financial Analyst will support the organization by establishing the FP&A function. This includes short-term cash planning, short and long-term financial plans, and analysis of historical financial results in order to identify and explain trends and variances. The candidate must have excellent analytical capabilities, a high level of energy, and a passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Assist in monthly financial closing, to include preparation of general ledger account reconciliations and analysis of financial results to identify and explain variances
Analyze financial results to identify and explain trends in order to provide critical insights to managers, and identify opportunities for improvements and savings
Act as the owner for financial reporting and analysis systems
Manage legal contracts database and review for accounting requirements
Prepare short-term cash forecasts
Establish and monitor annual budgets and long-term financial plans
Partner with managers to establish and justify capital expenditure plans and monitor actual expenditures
Partner with managers to establish KPI’s and provide ad-hoc reports and analyses
Participate in some aspects of the Treasury function to ensure compliance
Provide internal audit capabilities
Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for external stakeholders
Participate in planning and due diligence for acquisitions
Requirements:
Analytical focus to be able to identify trends, discover causes of variances, and identify improvement opportunities
Sophisticated skills with standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint); experience with Prophix and Crystal Reports is helpful
Commitment to continuous improvement
Proactive nature, with a sense of urgency to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
Ability to analyze and follow detailed procedures, propose new procedures as needed
Demonstrated ability to develop solid working relationships across the organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective presentation capabilities
BS in Accounting or Finance required
3-5 years of FP&A experience in a large, multi-divisional organization, is required
Some experience with M & A is helpful
Some experience in accounting is helpful