Financial Analytics Manager - Corporate Accounting & Finance (Kansas City)

Description Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company. As employee-owners, we participate in our success as shareholders of our company as we learn and grow alongside our business. We tackle complex challenges with the intent and attention of an owner. It’s what brings our clients back, project after project. Our mission is to make our clients successful, and we accomplish this by fostering a collaborative atmosphere where our finance team works directly with the business that we serve. You will be a critical part of a motivated team in a fast-paced environment where high-performers are valued and rewarded. This position leads the Financial Analytics team and is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of Finance data products, certified reporting solutions, and analytics capabilities across all Finance departments. The Financial Analytics Manager plays an integral role promoting data governance standards and driving the adoption of trusted, data-driven insights that empower business leaders to make informed decisions, support client success, and achieve sustainable business growth. Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop the Financial Analytics team, providing coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and career development support. Expand and champion Finance’s data and AI strategy in partnership with the Senior Manager – Data and AI. Oversee the Finance data domain, including data governance responsibilities, access controls, data quality standards, and maintenance of the Finance data catalog. Direct the strategy and roadmap for Finance data products, certified reporting solutions, and analytics platforms, including Power BI and the broader Finance data infrastructure. Serve as a liaison between Finance, IT, and cross-functional business teams to align data and reporting solutions with organizational priorities. Provide analytic reports, analyses, and presentations of project and business unit financial data to multiple levels of leadership. Define and enforce data governance policies, procedures, and standards within the Finance domain, ensuring alignment with enterprise governance frameworks and audit requirements. Implement innovation and process improvement initiatives by leveraging emerging technologies, automation, and AI-driven capabilities to enhance Finance operations. Oversee development and execution of user acceptance testing plans for Finance data models, reports, and analytics solutions. Lead formal and informal training programs over the Company’s financial reporting solutions for project managers, business leaders, and Finance staff. Manage department planning, prioritization of business and information needs, staffing, recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for the Financial Analytics team. Translate complex data and business requirements into practical analytics solutions and guide stakeholders through effective use of Finance data products. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum eight (8) years of related accounting or finance experience (eleven (11) years strongly preferred). One year of additional credit given for CPA, MBA, or related advanced certification. Experience either in auditing or serving as a key audit contact. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Strong functional understanding of data models, data governance frameworks, and available reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, etc.) strongly preferred. Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating data; familiarity with data warehousing and lake house concepts strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of data-driven tools and reporting solutions across a large organization strongly preferred. Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously. Expert in Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly present complex financial and technical information to all levels of leadership strongly preferred. Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective. Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job: Accounting/Finance Primary Location: US-MO-Kansas City Schedule: Full-time Travel: No Req ID: 261773 Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-MJ #COR N/A #J-18808-Ljbffr Burns & McDonnell