Finance Analyst - Construction

Kiewit; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits package

Retirement plan with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Finance Analyst in the Eastern Canada District for McNally’s division to support project-level accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and revenue recognition. You will interface with project and district management to provide insights into financial health, manage invoices, and ensure strong cash flow and controls.

The role requires 5+ years of analysis experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and proficiency with SAP/Oracle and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 5+ years of financial/data analysis experience
• Knowledge of accounting including general ledgers, A/P, A/R, payroll, and taxes
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel with Pivot Tables and V-Lookups
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and data visualization (Power BI)
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead project forecast reviews using historical data and company standards for cost and revenue reporting
• Support Operations by identifying and communicating financial risks and opportunities
• Coach and manage project business staff and performance reviews
• Prepare client invoicing, manage accounts receivable and revenue, and review monthly cash flow
• Review contracts and change orders including insurance, taxes, payment terms, and labor laws
• Maintain internal controls and serve as main contact for audits
• Drive continuous improvement and alignment between Operations and Finance
• Develop understanding of field operations to better communicate financial outcomes
• Provide professional customer service and maintain positive attitudes as needed

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Requisition ID: 182543

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

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 discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Kiewit