Core Finance Business Analyst

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off, holidays, and other PTO

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Core Finance Business Analyst to drive strategic initiatives within Core Finance Operations. You will partner with Payroll, AP, AR, Travel & Expense, and Labor Costing to analyze processes, deliver insights, and support implementation of transformational changes across finance functions.

You will translate business needs into sustainable solutions, develop KPIs, and enable improvements in efficiency, compliance, and the member experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance operations, business analysis, project delivery, or process improvement.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing business requirements, process maps, and operational documentation.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other reporting and analytics tools.
• Experience with finance systems such as Oracle, UKG, Concur, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements through automation, AI, and technology solutions.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional initiatives and organizational change efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects and operational improvement initiatives across Core Finance Operations.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities that improve efficiency, scalability, compliance, and team member experience.
• Develop current-state and future-state process maps and facilitate process redesign efforts across Core Finance functions.
• Evaluate and implement automation, AI, and technology solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Support outsourcing, offshoring, and operating model assessments through process analysis, documentation, and transition planning.
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate needs into sustainable process and technology solutions.
• Create, analyze, and communicate KPIs, metrics, and business insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and project execution.
• Support testing, implementation, training, and change management activities for new processes, systems, and enhancements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions that improve operational performance and customer experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle

UKG

Concur

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Core Finance Business Analyst that serves as a key contributor within the Core Finance Operations team, partnering with leaders across Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel & Expense, and Labor Costing to execute strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, compliance, and the overall team member experience. This role is responsible for leading assigned project workstreams, analyzing business processes, developing actionable insights, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and supporting implementation of transformational initiatives across Core Finance functions. The Analyst acts as a bridge between operational teams and project leadership, helping translate business needs into sustainable solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead assigned projects and operational improvement initiatives across Core Finance Operations.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities that improve efficiency, scalability, compliance, and team member experience.
• Develop current-state and future-state process maps and facilitate process redesign efforts across Core Finance functions.
• Evaluate and implement automation, AI, and technology solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Support outsourcing, offshoring, and operating model assessments through process analysis, documentation, and transition planning.
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate needs into sustainable process and technology solutions.
• Create, analyze, and communicate KPIs, metrics, and business insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and project execution.
• Support testing, implementation, training, and change management activities for new processes, systems, and enhancements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions that improve operational performance and customer experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance operations, business analysis, project delivery, or process improvement.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing business requirements, process maps, and operational documentation.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other reporting and analytics tools.
• Experience with finance systems such as Oracle, UKG, Concur, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements through automation, AI, and technology solutions.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional initiatives and organizational change efforts.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $72,900 - $109,400. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%). This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.