Construction Finance Analyst (Chandler, AZ)

The Planet Group; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Construction Finance Analyst to support a semiconductor/construction client in Chandler, AZ. This hybrid, contract position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field, with about 5–12 years of cost management and project finance experience.

Responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, budgeting, spend analysis, change orders, and regular cost-meeting leadership with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Approximately 5–12 years of relevant experience.
• Strong cost management, finance, and/or project planning experience.
• Experience on construction projects and with budgets, cash flows, forecasts.
• Advanced Excel skills and data management abilities.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and cost management applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Office, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts for the capital construction team.
• Issue monthly, quarterly, and total project funding and commitment forecasts.
• Manage and control capital project budgets and spending at the WBS level.
• Create WBS codes and ensure proper scope alignment.
• Validate and approve purchase requisitions and change orders.
• Review invoices and ensure proper coding for AP submission.
• Monitor contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages and report.
• Lead cost meetings with contractors and engineering teams.
• Manage, validate, and track change orders.
• Perform spend-to-forecast variance analysis and forecasting.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards; support cost controls and reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Finance

Project planning

Budgets

Cash flows

Forecasts

Data analysis

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Cost management software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION OR HEAVY INDUSTRIAL BACKGROUND TO BE CONSIDERED

Construction Finance Analyst - 652526

Location: Chandler, AZ

Pay Range: $50–$60/hour

Work Hours: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Type of Employment: Contract – 1+ years; Contract-to-Hire likely or potential extension

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Construction Finance Analyst to support a leading client in the semiconductor/construction industry. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or a related field, along with approximately 5–12 years of relevant experience supporting construction projects, cost management, project planning, budgeting, cash flow, and forecasting. Local candidates near Chandler, AZ are required for this hybrid role.

Job Description

• Prepare and issue monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts for the capital construction team.
• Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly, and total project funding and commitment forecasts.
• Manage and control capital project budgets and spending at the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) level.
• Create WBS codes and ensure proper scope alignment.
• Validate and approve purchase requisitions and change orders.
• Review project invoices and ensure proper coding and submission to the client’s Accounts Payable department.
• Monitor and report on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages, where applicable.
• Schedule and lead regular cost meetings with contractors and engineering teams to review budgets, spending, and change order status.
• Manage, validate, and track change orders.
• Perform monthly spend-to-forecast variance analysis and drive forecasts to spend within required acceptance ranges.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and project reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with reporting standards and corporate finance and accounting policies.
• Support the capital construction team with financial analysis, cost controls, forecasting, and project reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Approximately 5–12 years of relevant experience.
• Strong cost management, finance, and/or project planning experience.
• Previous experience working on or supporting construction projects.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, cash flows, forecasts, and project funding plans.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively with numbers and large amounts of data.
• Experience with data collection, management, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard software including SAP, Power BI, and cost management applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, and related technology.
• Semiconductor, commercial, industrial, or refinery project experience preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.
• Ability to work 3 days per week onsite in Chandler, AZ.
• Local candidates near the Chandler, AZ area required.
• Must be available to start ASAP.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.