West Henrietta, NY - Jr. Financial Analyst

Jr. Financial Analyst Pay Range: $62,500-67,500 Annually

About the DDS Companies The DDS Companies is a reputable and dynamic organization that specializes in providing comprehensive infrastructure construction and engineering solutions. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction, we consistently deliver successful projects across various industries. Our team of dedicated professionals thrives on innovation and collaboration, ensuring that we exceed client expectations at every stage. Join us and be part of a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Why Join DDS?

Just graduated and ready to make an impact? At DDS Companies, you won't just build spreadsheets - you'll build real-world skills. We give early-career analysts a runway to grow fast, take ownership, and learn from seasoned pros. As a Junior Financial Analyst, you won't just crunch numbers, you'll drive decisions. You'll work directly with senior leadership, build real-world financial models, and help shape decisions that drive multi-million-dollar projects. Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• HSA and/or FSA Accounts
• Comprehensive Training Programs

What You'll Be Doing

The Jr. Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting both corporate FP&A and construction project financial performance in a high-growth utility contractor environment. This position blends strategic analysis, hands-on financial modeling, and direct partnership with Operations, Accounting, and Project Management. Analysts in utility construction must understand job cost structures, WIP reporting, forecasting discipline, production drivers, billing readiness, and cost-to-complete analysis. This role requires someone who enjoys translating complex data into decisions that materially improve project execution and financial outcomes.

Essential Functions

1. Financial & Operational Analysis

• Analyze project-level and division-level financial performance, identifying trends, margin risks, cost overruns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support Operations and PMs with job cost reviews: labor, equipment, subcontractors, materials, overhead allocation, unit production rates, and utilization.
• Investigate budget variances and provide insight into the "why" behind performance, not just the numbers.

2. Forecasting, Budgeting & WIP Support

• Support monthly Work-In-Progress (WIP) schedules, validating percent-complete, costs-to-date, revenue earned, and under/overbilling positions.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasts, and rolling forecasts.
• Apply best practices in construction forecasting, including continuous reforecasting and use of real-time field data.

3. Modeling, Dashboards & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI.
• Prepare monthly financial packages for divisional leadership, focusing on clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights.

4. Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Accounting, and PMs to link financial insights to field execution.
• Participate in project review meetings, providing guidance on job health, cost-to-complete, productivity trends, and billing/closeout risk.
• Improve communication between Finance and Operations around cost coding, job setup, billing readiness, procurement support, and change order flow.

5. Strategic & Special Projects

• Support division leadership with pricing studies, capital planning, workforce planning, crew cost models, and performance improvement initiatives.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
• Knowledge of construction accounting fundamentals (job costing, WIP, cost-to-complete, revenue recognition).
• Advanced Excel skills: Power BI strongly preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into simple, actionable insights.

Behavioral Competencies

• Confident communicator able to support non-financial stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong curiosity and business acumen.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and operate with independence.

Skills and Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent real-world skills and experience.
• Effective communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization platforms.
• Strong analytical instincts - you're not afraid to question the numbers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.

DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.