Business Support Analyst

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Business Support Analyst to drive financial, operational, and process analysis, and to build models supporting construction activities for Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries.

This highly analytical role develops capital budgets, publishes cost and budget metrics for executive reviews, and advances data-driven decision making through analytics, automation, and scalable reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Power BI, including dashboard development, data modeling, and user-centered report design
• Advanced background in financial reporting, modeling, analysis, and forecasting
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals, audit concepts, practices, and procedures
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple resources and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Develop capital budgets and forecasts for the New Business project portfolio using financial and operational models
• Compile and interpret financial and non-financial information to determine past performance, project future results, and identify trends to help drive business decisions
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results; summarize financial transactions and events for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Perform extensive cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities; propose recommendations to leadership
• Define and implement new metrics and develop insightful reports to track performance; monitor cost drivers
• Generate and present monthly capital reports and insights for CEO and executive reviews
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear insights to support leadership decision-making
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards for operational and executive audiences
• Leverage SQL, Python, or other analytical tools to analyze large datasets across platforms
• Support Construction Operations staffing initiatives with modeling, analysis, and presentations
• Assist with departmental O&M budgets and forecasts
• Create visual presentations of financial data and production metrics

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI (dashboard development)

Financial modeling & forecasting

Financial reporting

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

About this opportunity

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

The Business Support Analyst is responsible for financial, operational, and process analysis, as well as financial modeling, planning, and reporting to support construction activities for Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries. This position develops and tracks capital budgets for the Engineering and Construction organization, publishes cost, production, and budget metrics for CEO and executive level reviews, and provides support for construction related activities (data analysis, system support, etc.). This position will play a key role in advancing data‑driven decision‑making through analytics, automation, and scalable reporting solutions.

This is a highly analytical position, which involves the compilation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex financial information. It requires attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and cross-functional coordination.

Functional Expertise

• Develop capital budgets and forecasts for the New Business project portfolio utilizing financial and operational models.
• Compile and interpret financial and non-financial information to determine past performance, project future results, and identify trends to help drive business decisions.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results. Research and summarize financial transactions and events for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Prepare written and verbal explanations.
• Perform extensive cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities. Propose recommendations to leadership.
• Define and implement new metrics and develop insightful reports to proactively track performance and results. Monitor cost drivers and identify areas of greatest impact.
• Generate and present monthly capital reports and insights for CEO and executive‑level reviews.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise insights to support executive and leadership decision‑making.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI user experiences, reports, and dashboards that deliver clear, actionable insights for operational and executive audiences.
• Leverage SQL, Python, or other advanced analytical tools to navigate and analyze large datasets across multiple platforms, enabling data‑driven insights and solutions to complex business and operational problems.
• Support Construction Operations staffing initiatives with modeling, analysis, and presentations.
• Assist with departmental O&M budgets and forecasts.
• Create visual presentations (tables, charts, graphs, etc.) of financial data and production metrics to summarize report information.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to gather information, improve processes, and resolve complex business and data issues.
• Complete ad hoc analysis to support business needs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the evolution of analytics, reporting standards, and data processes to support scalability and long‑term business needs.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Power BI, including dashboard development, data modeling, and user‑centered report design.
• Advanced background in financial reporting, modeling, analysis, and forecasting
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals, audit concepts, practices, and procedures
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple resources and adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.