Finance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Finance Engineer bridges finance and technology, supporting the FP&A team and the broader finance organization through a partnership focused on operational excellence. This position is responsible for working across the company’s financial systems and data connections, building and automating data transformations and reporting, helping teams navigate system updates, and driving process improvement within finance.

Responsibilities

Systems & Data Integration:

• Serve as the finance team’s point person across ERP, EPM, and reporting systems, understanding how data moves between them and keeping connections reliable.
• Help finance teams navigate system updates, upgrades, and implementations, supporting users through the change and minimizing disruption to close, planning, and reporting cycles.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies between systems (e.g., ERP vs. EPM), identify root causes, and put controls in place to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with IT and outside consultants to define requirements for finance systems and integrations, translating finance needs into technical terms.
• Support FP&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and recurring reporting, by maintaining the data structures and system connections they rely on.

Automation & Reporting:

• Build and maintain Power Query solutions that automate data extraction and transformation, replacing manual processes and reducing errors.
• Develop and enhance reports, dashboards, and models (Excel, Power BI) that support timely decision-making by finance leadership.
• Apply SQL, VBA, and similar tools where appropriate to streamline data workflows and expand reporting capabilities.
• Design and document reports and models so they can be maintained and used by others on the team.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and lead initiatives to implement best-in-class practices across systems and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of FP&A, IT, Operations, and consultants to resolve complex issues impacting financial systems, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Train and support colleagues on new tools and processes, helping teams adopt system changes with confidence.
• Over time, lead the team’s process improvement efforts within finance.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required by management.

Qualifications

Core Competencies:

• Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and potential future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the business/industry; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Decision Quality - Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Intellectual Horsepower - Is bright and intelligent; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.
• Managing through systems - Can design practices, processes, and procedures which allow managing from a distance; is comfortable letting things manage themselves without intervening; can make things work through others without being there; can impact people and results remotely.
• Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or Computer Science.
• Ongoing or continuing education in Finance, Accounting, data analytics, and/or AI workshops or seminars are desirable.

Work Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience in a finance, accounting, or FP&A role, with hands-on experience working across multiple systems (ERP, EPM, reporting tools). A combination of finance experience and separate data/analytics experience is welcome for consideration.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced data analysis beyond standard Excel functionality is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Query, with hands-on ERP/EPM experience (e.g., Oracle, Planful). Experience with SQL, VBA, and/or Power BI is a plus, as is experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or automation projects.

Specialized Knowledge

• As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency to carry out the essential functions of this position.  Specialized knowledge of how financial data flows between ERP, EPM, and reporting systems is required, along with the ability to translate finance needs into technical requirements.  Familiarity with construction terminology and job cost accounting is a plus.  The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical thinking.  Must pay close attention to detail and possess excellent written/communication skills.

Software & Technology

• Various office equipment is used such as personal computer, scanner, copier, and fax.  Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software.  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Power Query), plus Outlook and Word; working knowledge of ERP/EPM platforms and BI tools such as Power BI.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office area.  Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time throughout an 8–10-hour day. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act. DBM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer with and Affirmative Action Plan.