Finance Analyst - Construction

Kiewit; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a mid‑level Project Finance Analyst to serve as the financial health guardian for major projects in Dartmouth or Port Hawkesbury, NS. You will analyze costs, forecast revenue, manage budgets, and help lead project financial reporting.

This role emphasizes collaboration with operations and district management to ensure accurate, timely insights. You will mentor project business staff, review contracts, and maintain controls, while coordinating with SAP/Oracle and Power BI tools

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial/data analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree.
• Knowledge of accounting (GL, AP/AR, payroll, taxes).
• Highly skilled in Excel; Pivot Tables and V-Lookups.
• ERP experience with SAP or Oracle for reporting/forecasts.
• Power BI for presenting complex analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organized and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic; eager to produce high-quality results.
• Willing to travel/relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads project forecast reviews using historical data and validates forecasts.
• Supports Operations by identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Coaches and manages project staff with clear expectations and feedback.
• Prepares invoicing, manages accounts receivable and revenue, reviews monthly cash flow.
• Reviews prime contracts, change orders, taxes, and payment terms.
• Maintains internal controls and supports audits.
• Drives continuous improvement and positive change across the organization.
• Builds trust and clear communication between Operations and Finance teams.
• Learns field operations to better communicate financial reports.
• Provides excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

financial analysis

communication

work ethic

travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables & V-Lookups

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, CA

Job Level:Mid Level

Department:Operational Finance

Market:Marine

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit/McNally's Project Finance Analysts are the point person for all accounting and finance needs at a project level. You will interface directly with project and district management to provide trusted insight into the financial health of a project. This role evaluates construction job cost data, and completes analysis and reporting for management. You will oversee the project's budget, forecast, and revenue recognition. The Finance Analyst is also responsible for training, development, and management of all project business staff.

District Overview

McNally, a division of Kiewit, is a premier North American tunneling and marine construction contractor specializing in complex underground infrastructure, water, wastewater, transportation, and marine projects. Backed by the strength of Kiewit, McNally delivers innovative solutions to some of the industry's most challenging construction projects while providing employees with exceptional opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and career advancement.

Location

This position can be based out of Dartmouth (Nova Scotia) or Port Hawkesbury (Cape Breton). Remote/hybrid arrangements are not available.

Responsibilities

• Leads project forecast reviews, utilizes historical and trending data to validate forecast, and follows Company standards for cost and revenue reporting
• Supports Operations team with decision making by identifying, quantifying, and communicating financial risks and opportunities
• Manages employee performance using the division of responsibilities, clearly communicates expectations and goals, and provides coaching and radically honest feedback during employee performance reviews
• Prepares client invoicing, manages accounts receivables and revenue, and reviews project cash flow projection on a monthly basis
• Reviews and understands prime contract and change orders, including insurance, taxes, payment terms, and labor laws
• Follows and implements proper internal controls, and acts as main point of contact for any internal or external financial audits
• Drives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change
• Earns trust, credibility, and buy-in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization
• Shows eagerness to learn ins and outs of the field operations to better understand and communicate financial reports and data
• Displays first-rate customer services skill, with a willing and positive attitude when/where needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial/data analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree
• Knowledge of accounting, including general ledgers, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and tax
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key functions
• Knowledge utilizing complex ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) to prepare financial reporting and forecasts
• Knowledge in data visualization tools (Power BI) to present complex financial analyses
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to product high quality results
• Flexible to travel and/or relocate as needed #LI-GH

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.