Finance Analyst - South Central, TX

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure projects is seeking a Financial Analyst to support project management and operational finance functions. The successful candidate will utilize strong Excel skills and reporting software to analyze data and support strategic decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with management, provide insights on job costs, and enhance continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of reporting software like Power BI, SQL, and Python.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases and reports, manage accounts payable processes.
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts and executive summaries.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess reporting and identify risks.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Python

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 176388

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst will be focused on supporting a project in the areas of project management, business operations, accounting, finance, regulatory compliance, and other related reporting functions. This person will be skilled in executing processes and utilizing reporting software to create visual presentations from various types of data for executive leaders, leveraging strong Excel skills to organize, dissect, and analyze raw datasets. This position will collaborate with project and district level management, providing trusted insight into the reporting and health of a project. The primary focuses of this position include evaluating construction job costs, data reporting/analysis, budgeting/forecasting, revenue recognition, and report generation for executive management leaders.

Additionally, proficiency with AI tools and functions is a plus. These tools can enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities, such as using predictive analytics for budgeting and revenue forecasting, machine learning algorithms to identify trends and anomalies in construction job costs, and natural language processing to automate the generation of insightful reports for executive management leaders.

District Overview

Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil and transportation markets. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to engineering design.

Location

Projects are primarily based in the south-central United States, with additional opportunities across the country. This position is project-focused and may require relocation as needed from project to project.

Responsibilities

Maintain databases and reports by entering, verifying, and backing up data.

Manage and oversee the accounts payable process at the project level.

Develop and manage a plan to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Recommend actions by analyzing/interpreting data, making comparative analyses, and studying proposed changes in methods and materials.

Develop key performance indicators and compare current progress to historical data to study variances.

Prepare, review, and update weekly/monthly progress reports such as cash flow forecasts, cost and revenue forecasting, and executive management summaries.

Coordinate with project teams to assess reporting and identify risks to create accurate forecasts.

Drive continuous improvement for the project and be a proponent for positive change.

Recognize the importance of being a team player by adapting to project needs and helping in other areas as needed.

Foster relationships with the operations team and show a willingness to learn about the work.

Qualifications

Strong technical knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, and other related reporting software

Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; Construction industry experience preferred

Ability to gather data and create reports by collaborating with multiple project teams and personnel

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct discrepancies

Effective oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passion for continuous improvement

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.