Financial Governance / Cost Management Deputy

Job ID: 42895Location: Denver, Colorado, United StatesCapabilities: Project ControlsOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $155,600.00 - $204,225.00Company: JacobsAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact The Financial Governance / Cost Management Deputy supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial governance practices across the Energy and Power Program Management Team. This role develops and analyzes financial reports, identifies trends and risks, and partners with program leadership to ensure adherence to established governance frameworks, financial controls, and organizational objectives.The successful candidate reviews financial processes, data, and reporting methodologies, recommending improvements that enhance transparency, accountability, compliance, and decision-making. This position requires the ability to translate complex financial and business issues into clear, actionable information for a variety of audiences. The Deputy champions best practices and standardized processes that strengthen both client-facing and internal financial governance activities.The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, mutual respect, and a commitment to continuous improvementwhile effectively working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.Technical/Functional Responsibilities:Support the execution and continuous improvement of financial governance frameworks, processes, and controls across assigned programs.Partner with leadership and stakeholders to drive compliance with financial governance requirements and organizational policies.Organizes financial data, reports, graphs and other material in a logical format and executes reporting as needed on a regular intervalAnalyzes financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and cost data to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement.Compares data to established norms to verify consistent updates and validity to baseline dataReviews published reports, materials and recommend revisions or changes in data, format, or contentPerforms data analysis and organizes data for ease of viewing via software toolsRecommends and implements financial governance improvements that enhance financial transparency, accountability, efficiency, and decision-making.Monitors program financial performance and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and address variances.Coordinates stakeholder feedback and ensure timely completion of governance actions and deliverables.Promotes adoption of best practices and standardized financial governance processes across the organization. #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs Here's what you'll need Bachelor's degree or relevant experience with strong emphasis on communication, business, finance or accounting preferred, others considered8-12 years’ experience as a business or financial analyst with demonstrated work productsAbility to work in teams and actively participate in decision-makingCapable of analyzing complex issues and evaluating alternatives to achieve quality solutions Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are critical, including the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiencesStrong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and commitment to data accuracy and integrityMust have the ability to contribute in a team environment and work across multiple departmentsStrong organizational skills with the ability to track and prioritize numerous simultaneous tasksDemonstrated knowledge of financial reporting and forecasting, accounting concepts, and auditing and reconciling multiple invoices and multiple budgetsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and OutlookProven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.Ability to review and analyze team deliverables and coordinate feedback from stakeholdersExperience facilitating meetings and produce/distribute meeting documentsDemonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, process optimization, and governance excellence.Position to be hybrid depending upon candidates’ location. Up to 50% travel may be required.Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.The base salary range for this position is $155,600.00 to $204,225.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. Locations CityStateCountryLos AngelesCaliforniaUnited States