Senior Operational Finance Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Senior Operational Finance Analyst to support business and project teams through advanced financial analysis, reporting, and operational guidance in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and project stakeholders, helping drive informed decisions across budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and financial performance. The role blends accounting knowledge with operational finance expertise and is well suited for someone who can translate complex data into practical business insight.Responsibilities:• Evaluate financial results, trends, and performance indicators across business units to deliver actionable insight to leadership.• Act as the primary finance partner to project teams by supporting budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, cost tracking, collections, and payment-related activities.• Review contracts and project financials to determine appropriate revenue treatment while assessing cost exposure, contingencies, and warranty-related impacts.• Work with finance leadership on planning efforts, operational coordination, and initiatives that improve financial oversight.• Design and deliver training for project managers and operational leaders focused on financial risk awareness and sound project practices.• Oversee month-end close activities and produce reliable reports that reflect project and organizational performance accurately.• Lead or support client, project-specific, and company audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and ensuring financial accuracy.• Contribute to process improvement and innovation efforts, including developing consistent best practices for contract analysis teams and providing guidance to entry-level staff.