Financial Analyst - Performance Controller

IS International; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IS International is seeking a Financial Analyst - Performance Controller to drive transparency and protect margins across project controlling. You will partner with regional leadership and operations—PMs, engineering, procurement, and corporate services—to ensure financial targets are met.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and closing activities, with a focus on SAP-driven reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3 to 8 years of corporate finance, project controlling, or performance management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate high volumes of complex data; SAP reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive Financial Transparency: budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, labor rate tracking, and contractor cost management.
• Deliver Strategic Reporting: monthly management packages highlighting P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow drivers.
• Lead Financial Planning: coordinate annual budget and quarterly forecasts; validate assumptions and standardize models.
• Own Closing Activities: support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reviews.
• Manage Project Operations: SAP contract setups, invoicing, accounts receivable, and performance requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP reporting

Job description

We are seeking a data-driven, strategic Financial Analyst - Performance Controller to serve as a vital support function for project controlling. In this role, you will be the central financial partner connecting regional business leadership with cross-functional operations—including project managers, engineering, procurement, and central corporate services—to drive transparency, protect margins, and ensure business segment financial targets are met.

Maximize Your Impact: Key Responsibilities

• Drive Financial Transparency: Support leadership teams with precise budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, labor rate tracking, and contractor cost management.
• Deliver Strategic Reporting: Prepare and analyze comprehensive monthly management packages, highlighting key performance drivers across P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Lead Financial Planning: Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes by validating operational assumptions, standardizing models, and leading systems submission.
• Own Closing Activities: Actively contribute to month-end closing, executing journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and routine accounting reviews.
• Manage Project Operations: Execute commercial contract setups in SAP, oversee customer invoicing, monitor accounts receivable, and track performance guarantees or tax requirements.

What You Bring: Qualifications & Skills

• Core Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Proven Experience: 3 to 8 years of successful professional experience in corporate finance, project controlling, or performance management.
• Technical Toolkit: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to manipulate high volumes of complex data efficiently. Strong background in SAP reporting is required.
• Digital Mindset (a plus): Exposure to digital tools like Power BI, Alteryx, SharePoint, or modern reporting environments is a significant plus.
• Thrive Under Pressure: Exceptional organizational skills with the flexibility to balance changing priorities, multi-task, and meet strict financial deadlines.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to break down complex financial concepts, socialize data-backed ideas, and build consensus within cross-functional teams.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Travel Commitment: 0% to 5% occasional travel required.
• Adaptable Operations: A fast-paced, multi-project environment that rewards innovation, creative problem-solving, and a strong commitment to accuracy.