Financial Analyst II

Colliers Engineering & Design; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) / Roth match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design, located in Holmdel, NJ, seeks a Financial Analyst II to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis. The role emphasizes data-driven decision support, advanced modeling, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership to improve reporting and performance.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in financial analysis, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and comfort with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, CoPilot, and ERP systems (BST, Deltek, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience with financial systems implementation or enhancement is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for job-related communications.

Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Build and maintain advanced financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning across P&L, working capital, backlog, and other KPIs.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: Leverage tools like Power BI, Excel, CoPilot, and our ERP system (BST) to create dashboards and reports that deliver actionable insights to leadership and operational teams.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and synthesize drivers of financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Strategic Support: Partner with the Director of Finance, CFO and senior leaders to prepare executive-level presentations, business reviews, and shareholder materials that explain the “why” behind financial outcomes.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to initiatives that streamline workflows, enhance data governance, and improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• M&A & Due Diligence: Support acquisition analysis, integration planning, and ROI scenario development as part of the company’s growth strategy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

CoPilot

BST

Deltek

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a dynamic Financial Analyst II to join our high-performing finance team in Holmdel, NJ. This role is designed for a tech-savvy professional who thrives on data analytics, financial modeling, and strategic insight. You will play a critical role in supporting decision-making, enhancing reporting capabilities, and driving financial performance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Build and maintain advanced financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning across P&L, working capital, backlog, and other KPIs.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: Leverage tools like Power BI, Excel, CoPilot, and our ERP system (BST) to create dashboards and reports that deliver actionable insights to leadership and operational teams.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and synthesize drivers of financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Strategic Support: Partner with the Director of Finance, CFO and senior leaders to prepare executive-level presentations, business reviews, and shareholder materials that explain the “why” behind financial outcomes.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to initiatives that streamline workflows, enhance data governance, and improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• M&A & Due Diligence: Support acquisition analysis, integration planning, and ROI scenario development as part of the company’s growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a data-driven or tech-enabled environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, CoPilot, and ERP systems (e.g., BST, Deltek, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent organization skills & ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables effectively and deliver results on time.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex data into clear insights, tailored to the audience.
• Experience with financial systems implementation or enhancement is a plus (e.g., OneStream, TM1, Hyperion Planning, Blackline, etc).
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $81,585 to $100,695 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.