Business Unit Financial Analyst

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Company Description

Precision Pipeline Solutions, LLC is a subsidiary of PrimeLine Utility Services, a leading provider of construction, maintenance, and design solutions for the electric, gas, and telecommunication industries. PrimeLine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VINCI Energies, a worldwide leader in the design, construction, and maintenance of energy-efficient, networked infrastructure. VINCI Energies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VINCI, SA, the largest construction company in the world. Their backing provides the financial strength and expertise to enable PPS to provide our customers with the best solutions, technology, and equipment available.

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business Unit Financial Analyst to support our Business Unit (BU) Operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong data evaluation skills and a passion for turning those metrics into actionable insights. This role collaborates closely with BU General Managers, Project Managers, and Executive Leadership to analyze performance, identify trends, and support decision-making, contributing to the long-term health of the BU. The Business Unit Financial Analyst reports directly to the CFO of the company, and follows the global financial framework and deadlines established by the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and recommend actions to leadership.
• Deep-dive into Project Results, Variances, and other key performance indicators regularly.
• Prepare, maintain, and provide feedback on BU dashboard data.
• Monitor the invoicing and receivables balances of the BU; gain familiarity with the customers and contracts of the BU in order to assist Billing Associates.
• Maintain a system of internal controls over BU activity in the company ERP.
• Serve as a key coordinator of annual budget for the BU and regularly evaluate results to budget.
• Follow the BU investment budget and prepare analysis for capital expenditure requests.
• Assist in regular forecasting - review monthly project forecasts as well as quarterly BU forecasts.
• Actively engage with Project Managers on Project Status - from bid phase to project completion.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While in office, there may be moderate levels of noise, dust, and activity present.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as delegated to meet the ongoing needs of PPS.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction/Project Management, Economics, Data Science/Statistics, or Engineering.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in financial analysis, project management, financial planning, or accounting - preferably in the industrial construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles, budgeting, scheduling, tracking of actual/committed costs, change control and forecasting, and financial principles.
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and clients.
• Ability to function and work independently.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft programs; highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented and well organized.
• Knowledge of cost accounting concepts is helpful for this role.