Construction Finance & Analytics Analyst

Gleeds; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds in Naperville, IL, is seeking a Business Support Analyst to drive financial, operational, and process analysis for construction activities. You will build capital budgets, publish cost and budget metrics for executive reviews, and support data-driven decision-making through analytics and automation.

The role requires advanced Excel, Power BI, and experience in financial reporting, modeling, and forecasting, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Power BI 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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-level reviews.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise insights to support executive decision‑making.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards for operational and executive audiences.
• 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 to summarize report information.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, improve processes, and resolve data issues.
• Complete ad hoc analysis to support business needs.
• Contribute to the evolution of analytics, reporting standards, and data processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Gleeds in Naperville, IL, is seeking a Business Support Analyst to drive financial, operational, and process analysis for construction activities. You will build capital budgets, publish cost and budget metrics for executive reviews, and support data-driven decision-making through analytics and automation.

The role requires advanced Excel, Power BI, and experience in financial reporting, modeling, and forecasting, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.