Senior Finance and Business Analyst, Utility

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription meds

401k retirement plan with company un

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short‑term and long‑term

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Voluntary programs like tobacco cess

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Omaha, NE seeks an experienced finance professional to join our NA Utility Finance team. You will deliver financial analysis, forecasting support, scenario modeling, and decision support for the Utility business, partnering with cross‑functional teams to translate data into actionable insights.

Required is a BS in Finance/Accounting or related field with 6+ years in FP&A or operations finance; advanced Excel, Power BI/OneStream experience, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in FP&A or related finance roles.
• Ability to build financial models, perform variance analyses and forecast.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional partnering skills.
• Experience with Power BI, OneStream and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Utility financial planning, reporting and decision support.
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Analyze profitability, pricing, margins, revenue, and working capital.
• Prepare executive‑level analyses and leadership commentary.
• Guide working capital and balance sheet analysis and cash flow impacts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate insights into actions.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

OneStream

Power Query

Databricks

ERP systems

BI reporting

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary of This Position

This position reports to the NA Utility Finance Business Partner and serves as a finance and business analysis resource supporting the North America Utility business. The role is responsible for delivering financial analysis, forecasting support, scenario modeling, profitability and margin analysis, working capital visibility, and decision support for Utility Finance and cross-functional business partners. Strong candidates will bring experience in FP&A, financial modeling, business partnering, reporting, analytics, and cross-functional problem solving. The role combines hands‑on analysis with business acumen to help identify risks and opportunities, improve financial visibility, support leadership reporting, and translate financial and operational data into actionable insights that support better business outcomes.

Essential Functions

• This position reports to the NA Utility Finance Business Partner and partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Operations, Commercial, Accounting, Supply Chain, and other business stakeholders to support Utility financial planning, reporting, and decision support.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, scenario analysis, business planning and leadership decision‑making across the Utility business.
• Perform profitability, pricing, margin, revenue, backlog, invoicing, and cost analysis using financial and operational data to identify performance drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Support monthly reporting, forecast updates, business reviews, quarterly business reviews, strategic reviews, and ad‑hoc leadership analysis by preparing clear, accurate and actionable financial insights.
• Drive working capital and balance sheet analysis, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, contract assets and liabilities, cash flow impacts, and other operating drivers that influence financial performance and forecast outlooks.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand business issues, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and translate analysis into recommendations for Finance and business leaders.
• Leverage business intelligence, analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to improve reporting efficiency, strengthen analysis quality and reduce manual effort across recurring finance processes.
• Prepare executive‑ready materials and commentary for presentations, including business reviews, forecast discussions, strategic planning materials and special projects.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes, tools, reporting routines, and analytical capabilities while serving as a subject‑matter resource for junior analysts and cross‑functional partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or related field with 6+ years of relevant financial analysis, FP&A, operations finance, or business support experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing financial models, performing variance analysis, supporting forecasts, preparing business reviews, and synthesizing financial and operational data into insights.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, validate, interpret, and communicate complex financial information to support business decision‑making.
• Experience analyzing profitability, pricing, margin, revenue, working capital, cash flow or other business performance drivers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; experience with ERP, planning, reporting or business intelligence systems.
• Experience with Power BI, OneStream, Power Query, Databricks or similar reporting, data visualization, analytics or automation platforms.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment, manage competing priorities, work independently, meet deadlines and influence decisions through fact‑based analysis.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration and problem‑solving skills with ability to develop executive‑ready summaries and partner effectively across Finance and business teams.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, MBA, advanced analytics degree, Microsoft Power BI certification, data analytics certification, or equivalent professional credentials.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, utility, operations supply chain or other complex multi‑site business environments.
• Experience supporting pricing, commercial analysis, backlog conversion, margin improvement, working capital, cash flow or operational performance initiatives.
• Experience with OneStream, Power BI, Power Query, Databricks SQL, Alteryx Microsoft Copilot or similar analytics, automation and AI‑enabled technologies.
• Experience supporting finance transformation, planning process improvement, reporting automation, dashboard development, KPI reporting or broader continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

+ That’s the value we add.