Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Construction Industry Montclair, CA Area (Fully Onsite) $90,000 - $100,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits About the Opportunity Our client, a growing and well-established construction company, is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, forecasting, business analysis, and executive decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on analyst who enjoys working with large datasets, transforming raw information into meaningful reports, and providing actionable insights that drive business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis experience within construction, manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, or other project-based industries , along with advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Analyze monthly financial results, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and operational reports. Prepare, enhance, and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and executive reporting packages. Perform variance analysis and identify key performance drivers and business trends. Support forecasting, financial planning, and month-end reporting activities. Extract, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data to provide meaningful business insights. Convert raw data into polished, executive-level reporting and presentations. Develop ad hoc analyses and reports for senior leadership. Partner closely with Accounting and Operations teams to improve reporting accuracy and business performance. Identify opportunities for process improvements and reporting efficiencies. Support the company's transition to SAP and assist with reporting optimization efforts. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred. 7+ years of financial analysis and financial reporting experience. Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and accounting principles. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables

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Power Query Financial Modeling Proven ability to work with large datasets (100,000+ rows) and transform raw data into meaningful reporting. Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable. Construction industry experience is strongly preferred. Experience supporting project-based operations, subcontractor reporting, equipment utilization analysis, or job costing is a plus. Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly dependable with strong business acumen. Why Join? Competitive salary: $90,000 - $100,000 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Career Growth and Development Opportunities Ideal Background Candidates with experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, or other project-driven environments will be particularly successful in this role. We are seeking someone who can be trusted as a key business partner, providing accurate financial insights and helping leadership make informed decisions. Location: Montclair, CA Area Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 DOE + Benefits Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco/Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco/Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco