Senior Associate, Construction Finance

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Associate for Construction Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and capital project reporting. You will communicate results to senior leaders to enable informed decisions and will be based in Houston, TX or Arlington, VA.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, financial modeling, and collaboration with project controls, construction, engineering, accounting and leadership to align financial goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Finance, Cost Engineering, Project Controls, Accounting or related field.
• Analytical and quantitative abilities with solid financial concepts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and handle ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to present key details clearly.
• Proactive problem solving to meet business and financial objectives.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and maintain confidentiality; strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Financial Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial management of specific business areas.
• Developing and managing budgets.
• Reporting actuals and variance analysis.
• Trend and forecast updates; liquidity management.
• Contract review and supplier risk analysis.
• Provide data-driven insights for decision making.
• Prepare executive level presentations on financial results.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting; support external reporting.
• Ad-hoc reporting as requested; build relationships with stakeholders.
• Continual process improvement and modeling of financials.

Skills

Financial concepts

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We Are Seeking Qualified Applicants For The Position

Senior Associate, Construction Finance

Located

Houston

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Associate for our Construction Finance team. This position will aid the Construction Finance team in budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting and analysis of our multi-billion-dollar capital projects. You will effectively communicate results to senior leaders to enable and enhance decision making. This person will be based in Houston, TX or Arlington, VA.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial management of specific business area(s)
• Developing and managing budgets
• Reporting actuals
• Variance analysis
• Trend and forecast updates
• Liquidity management
• Change management
• Contract review
• Supplier risk analysis
• Understand and assist with accounting treatments
• Provide data-driven insights to drive business decisions
• Executive level presentations on financial results
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Support external reporting requirements
• Ad-hoc reporting as requested
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders within your business area, including project controls, construction, engineering, development, accounting and leadership, to gather data and align financial goals
• Continual process improvement to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting tools, and building financial models

Qualifications

Required experience

• 4+ years of experience in Finance, Cost Engineering, Project Controls, Accounting or related field
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities, and understanding of key financial concepts
• Ability to self-direct work in an unstructured, fast paced environment, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness with the ability to influence and challenge
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and present key details and conclusions
• Proactive problem solving mindset to achieve business and financial objectives
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail
• High level of ethics, integrity and emotional intelligence with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Financial Modeling
• Occasional travel to construction site(s) or Arlington office will be required

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or relevant field

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.