Senior Business Support Analyst

Gleeds; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Business Support Analyst, where your analytical skills will drive financial and operational excellence. In this role, you'll develop and track capital budgets, conduct variance analyses, and support construction activities through insightful reporting and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and contribute to strategic business decisions. Embrace a culture that values diversity, innovation, and work/life balance while shaping your career in a supportive environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global organization committed to success.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and supportive culture

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance, accounting, audit, or project controls.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and reporting.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital budgets and forecasts for projects.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results.
• Generate monthly capital reports for executive reviews.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Project Controls

Variance Analysis

Cost Analysis

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

BA/BS/BBA in Finance

BA/BS/BBA in Accounting

BA/BS/BBA in Business Management

BA/BS/BBA in Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

PowerPlan

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About this opportunity

Location: Atlanta, GA

The Senior Business Support Analyst is responsible for financial, operational, and process analysis, as well as financial modeling, planning, and reporting to support construction activities. This position develops and tracks capital budgets for the Engineering and Construction organization, publishes cost, production, and budget metrics for CEO and executive level reviews, and provides support for construction related activities (data analysis, system support, etc.). This position will work closely with Construction Operations leaders to ensure business objectives are met.

This is a highly analytical position, which involves the compilation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex financial information. It requires attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop capital budgets and forecasts for the New Business project portfolio utilizing financial and operational models.
• Compile and interpret financial and non-financial information to determine past performance, project future results, and identify trends to help drive business decisions.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results. Research and summarize financial transactions and events for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Prepare written and verbal explanations.
• Perform extensive cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities. Propose recommendations to leadership.
• Identify new metrics and develop insightful reports to proactively track results. Monitor cost drivers and identify areas of greatest impact.
• Generate monthly capital reports for CEO and Executive level reviews.
• Support Construction Operations staffing initiatives with modeling, analysis, and presentations.
• Assist with departmental O&M budgets and forecasts.
• Create visual presentations (tables, charts, graphs, etc.) of financial data and production metrics to summarize report information.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information, improve processes, and resolve issues.
• Complete ad hoc analysis to support business needs and initiatives.

Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 5+ years finance, accounting, audit, or project controls
• Experience in energy sector, especially natural gas/pipelines, natural gas storage, or process plant development
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP (or similar ERP), PowerPlan, Power BI, Microsoft Excel
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced background in financial reporting, modeling, analysis, and forecasting
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and audit concepts practices, and procedures
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple resources and adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, or related field

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.