Lead Financial Analyst

Finance Supervisor – Project BasedConsidering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Keen Search is working on an confidential search with a growing and well-established specialty construction company to identify a Lead Financial Analyst – Project Finance and Operations team.This is a hands-on finance role supporting project financial performance, operational decision-making, and overall business results. Construction or EPC experience is required. We are specifically looking for someone with hands-on experience in job costing, project accounting, WIP, project controls, cost forecasting, and project profitability.This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst, Senior FP&A Analyst, Senior Project Accountant, Project Controls professional, or Finance Supervisor who is ready to take on broader responsibility within a project-based organization.Financial PlanningLeads the annual financial planning process including targets, key drivers, and alignment with regional strategic and operational plansPerforms scenario planning based on market conditions, external factors, risks, opportunities, and required action plansManages quarterly forecast updates, including changes, risks, opportunities, and gap-closing plansWork with project management team to assess project progress and results for accurate accounting and forecasting. Ensure change orders and contingencies are reported consistent to policyMonitor progress billings, aged A/R, and initiate collection follow-up on slow pay accounts with Project ManagersDevelops department-level spending plans aligned with strategic and operating plansFinancial AnalysisMaintains in-depth financial understanding of project results/forecasts, customer/segment performance trends, and spending to partner with Operations Leadership on any improvement plansDelivers financial analysis with actionable insights across the markets, customers, segments, resource planning, and cost structureLeads investment analysis to ensure strategic fit, ROI, and optimal capital allocationSupports Operations Leadership on competitive analysis. This includes identifying insights to influence strategy, operations, and defense plansProject Financial LeadershipProvides financial insights on pricing, project selection, and cash curveEnsures financial targets and in-process project performance measures are effective and enabling optimal resultsManages the SGA Hourly Rate update process to ensure appropriate cost recovery and GAAP accuracyEnsures appropriate internal controls and reporting of subsistence, truck/gas rent, T&E, contingencies, retention, T&M and govt jobs, etc.Reviews estimate revisions (internal & external) to ensure job measures and financials are fully updatedMonitors project cashflow & over/under billings to ensure they are within the standard company guidelines; reports any discrepancies to leadershipPartners with Operations Manager on Project Engage & Review Audit process to understand performance progress and areas to improveReportingLeads management financial reporting against budget and prior periods, providing actionable insights at the department level. This includes ensuring clarity of performance trends and recommendations to improve resultsEnsures cost code accuracy to facilitate quality analysis/reporting as well as follow GAAP standardsSupports month-end closing cycle: ensuring tie-out to Project Mgr. projections, understanding drivers on jobs over 100% to reset, evaluating accrued cost, etc.Maintains deep understanding of Vista and Power BI systems as region superuser to support the functions as well as optimize analysis and reportingAdmin Financial LeadershipEstablishes and oversees implementation of accounting controls and procedures on a regional basisAssists implement corporate change initiatives and acts as liaison between corporate accounting and operating regionsConducts administrative functions of the department in accordance xhyhwjd with Baker policies and applicable laws and regulationsRequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or construction management from an accredited four-year college or university5+ years' experience with 3 years at a project-driven business including understanding of percentage of completion accountingExperience supporting multiple locations and operating effectively within a matrix reporting structureWorked in a business unit/region supporting operations while building awareness and acumenEmbraces latest technologies, inquisitive to determine appropriate applicationERP system experience required; working knowledge of the Vista System is a plus but not requiredExperience creating, analyzing, and distributing Power BI reports utilizing multiple data sources preferredWorking knowledge of accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") including job cost and construction accounting principles & processesCPA, MBA, and/or other advanced certification (CCFIP) a plusIdeal Industry BackgroundCandidates with experience in the following environments are encouraged to apply:EPC / Engineering, Procurement & ConstructionCommercial ConstructionSpecialty ContractingGeneral ContractingOther project-based construction environments