Finance Business Partner
$117k - $161kMcCarthy Building
POSITION SUMMARYThe Finance Business Partner (FBP) is the strategic finance lead for an assigned Business Unit. This role supports business planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision-making. The FBP turns financial data into clear, practical insights that help Business Unit leadership make informed decisions, improve operations, and manage financial performance across the region’s construction portfolio.The FBP provides financial guidance to Business Unit leadership, supports forecasting and annual planning, and helps ensure reporting is accurate and timely. While the Accounting Manager(s) and Finance Specialists handle daily transaction processing, close activities, and routine reporting, the FBP is focused on business partnership, forward-looking analysis, risk and opportunity assessment, and executive communication.RESPONSIBILITIESBusiness Unit financial planning, forecasting, and WIP analysisParticipate in developing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting process for the Business Unit, including revenue, gross margin, G&A, operating profit, headcount, backlog, and other key performance drivers.Provide financial oversight and analysis across the region’s construction jobs, with a strong focus on work-in-progress (WIP), forecast accuracy, cost-to-complete assumptions, margin fade or gain, cash flow, and risk identification.Partner with Operations and project teams to review job performance, evaluate trends, and identify risks and opportunities that may affect current and projected results.Translate business objectives into annual and multi-year financial plans for the region, aligning operating expectations with financial targets.Develop scenario analyses to support decisions related to staffing, project performance, recovery strategies, capacity planning, and other Business Unit priorities.Align Business Unit forecasts with enterprise planning requirements and broader financial targets.Performance management and executive reportingDefine, maintain, and improve Business Unit financial dashboards and key performance indicators.Deliver clear, accurate, and actionable reporting for monthly and quarterly business reviews.Partner with FP&A, Internal Controls, and other finance stakeholders to ensure Business Unit results are accurately reflected in enterprise reporting.Communicate financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities to Business Unit leadership and executive stakeholders in a clear and decision-oriented way.Drive follow-through on corrective actions and performance improvement efforts.Business partnership and decision supportServe as the primary finance advisor to Business Unit leadership.Participate in leadership meetings, planning discussions, and operating reviews to provide financial input on business decisions.Support decision-making related to pricing, margin improvement, investment evaluation, capacity planning, sourcing strategy, and operating model changes.Provide structured financial analysis that connects business activity to profitability, cash flow, and long-term value creation.Challenge assumptions and provide balanced recommendations that strengthen business performance and financial discipline.Leadership of the Business Unit finance teamPromote consistent finance standards, including close timelines, coding practices, documentation, and process discipline, while remaining responsive to Business Unit needs.Foster a collaborative partnership between finance and operations.Governance, controls, and financial disciplineEnsure financial controls, policies, and governance expectations are understood and followed across the Business Unit.Partner with Accounting, Operations, Internal Controls, and regional finance leadership to support accurate project financial reporting and consistent forecasting practices.Use variance analysis, audit feedback, job performance reviews, and exception reporting to identify issues, improve forecast reliability, and strengthen financial discipline.Support continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and delivery of business insights across the region.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.6+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including meaningful business partnering experience with operations, business leaders, or P&L owners.Demonstrated ability to lead a small finance team and manage through others.Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills.Experience with cost, margin, and profitability analysis.Strong communication skills, including the ability to present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.Proficiency with ERP and FP&A systems such as CMiC, Anaplan, or similar platforms, along with advanced Excel and reporting tools such as Power BI.Experience in construction, EPC, industrial services, manufacturing, or similarly complex operating environments preferred.Experience supporting regional finance operations, project forecasting, and WIP review processes preferred.Experience supporting complex construction projects or similar environments preferred.High ethical standards and natural curiosity to understand finance and operations.McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $117,000 – $161,000 depending on location. This does not include a possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
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