Financial Analyst – Construction Industry
Location:
Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite after 90 days)
Compensation:
$90,000 – $95,000 per year
Overview:
We are seeking a Financial Analyst with construction industry experience to join a strategic finance team supporting executive decision-making. This hybrid role is based in Phoenix, AZ, and is ideal for professionals with strong financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting skills, along with a deep understanding of construction project cost dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Support:
- Perform complex financial modeling and scenario analysis for construction projects and corporate strategy
- Forecast and analyze capital expenditures, operating costs, and ROI for project-based investments
- Deliver insights on margins, project overruns, labor costs, and materials spending
- Work directly with CFO to develop tools and analysis for executive leadership
Financial Reporting & Budgeting:
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports with variance analysis
- Support budget development, updates, and reforecasting aligned with project pipelines
- Track KPIs tied to construction operations (e.g., backlog, utilization rates, DSO)
Collaboration & Compliance:
- Partner with project managers and operations teams to align budgets and actuals
- Maintain understanding of GAAP and construction accounting standards (percentage of completion, WIP, etc.)
- Work within ERP or job-costing systems to extract and manipulate data for insights
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required); CPA or MBA a plus
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst, preferably within construction, engineering, or real estate development
- Strong Excel modeling and financial reporting skills; ERP system knowledge (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage 300, Procore, or similar) preferred
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to present findings to C-suite and project teams
- Must reside in the Phoenix metro area