Financial Analyst

ANDRITZ; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support FP&A, reporting, and strategic decision‑making across engineering, construction, and manufacturing projects. You will build financial models and provide insights to optimize performance.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and collaboration with project teams to ensure profitability and accurate forecasting. MBA/CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of financial analysis experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related industries.
• MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads.
• Conduct cost analysis for projects to ensure profitability and identify savings.
• Build financial models to support investment decisions and long‑term planning.
• Track KPIs and perform variance analysis; provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Support pricing and bid analysis by evaluating margins and cost structures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Sage-Intacct

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Compensation

$80,000 – $100,000 annual base salary, plus bonus eligibility.

Brief Description

The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and reporting
functions of the company. This position will provide critical insights to drive strategic decision-making,
optimize financial performance, and ensure the company’s continued growth in the engineering,
construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements,
  to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, collaborating with
  department heads to align financial goals with operational plans
• Conduct detailed cost analysis for engineering, construction, and manufacturing projects, identifying
  cost-saving opportunities and ensuring project profitability
• Build and maintain financial models to support capital investment decisions, project evaluations, and
  long-term strategic planning
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational performance,
  providing actionable insights to senior management
• Perform variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing
  explanations and recommendations to address discrepancies
• Support pricing and bid analysis by evaluating target margins, cost structures, and risk assumptions.
  Analyze margin trends by project type, customer, and business line
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to evaluate project financial performance,
  including cost overruns, revenue recognition, and profitability
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial
  reporting and analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies. Assist in risk
  assessments and mitigation strategies
• Conduct special projects and ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by senior management to support
  strategic initiatives
• Emb od? Actually "Emb od"?
  positive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors

• Lead by Example
• Lead the Business
• Care for People
• Guide the Team

Job Specific Competencies

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.) and
  experience with financial software (e.g., Sage-Intacct, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
  Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex
  financial data and provide actionable insights
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities
  and deadlines
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present
  financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with engineering, construction, or manufacturing cost structures,
  project accounting, and revenue recognition principles is highly desirable
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis

Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in engineering, construction,
  manufacturing, or related industries

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting in the construction or manufacturing sectors
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial regulations specific to the industry
• Proficiency in SQL or other data query languages for financial data extraction