Local Construction Finance Analyst: Budgets, Forecasts & Costs

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Weekly pay

and more

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) in Chandler, AZ seeks an experienced construction finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control for capital projects. You will develop WBS codes, review invoices and change orders, and drive forecast accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong financial acumen, Excel and reporting skills, plus experience with SAP/PowerBI. Local candidates only, hourly pay model with full-time project scope likely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, quantity surveying, construction management, business analytics, or related field.
• 5–12 years of experience in construction finance, cost management or project planning.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Proficiency with Excel; SAP and PowerBI preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards (10-hour certification preferred).
• Excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts for capital projects.
• Manage and control project budgets and spends at WBS level.
• Develop WBS codes and ensure scope alignment across projects.
• Review requisitions, change orders and invoices for accuracy and coding.
• Oversee contractor buyouts, bid packages and change order validation.
• Lead cost meetings with contractors and engineering teams on budgets and changes.
• Conduct variance analyses and improve forecast accuracy.
• Perform risk and opportunity assessments with ad hoc reporting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies and reporting standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Microsoft Excel

SAP

PowerBI

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

PowerBI

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) in Chandler, AZ seeks an experienced construction finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control for capital projects. You will develop WBS codes, review invoices and change orders, and drive forecast accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong financial acumen, Excel and reporting skills, plus experience with SAP/PowerBI. Local candidates only, hourly pay model with full-time project scope likely.