Sr Finance Analyst - Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Enginesers is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst in Lenexa, Kansas, to oversee budgets, forecasts, cost control, and robust financial reporting for complex power projects.

You will collaborate with district leadership, project teams, and operations managers to guide strategic decisions and enhance financial governance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using AI tools to improve reporting and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support business objectives.
• Perform financial analysis to support project and operational decision-making.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses to identify trends and explain performance.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support recurring monthly reporting as well as ad hoc financial analysis for leadership and project teams.
• Partner closely with project managers, operational leaders, and district controllers to drive project success.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting cycles, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Help develop talent and strengthen finance team capabilities.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Financial reporting

Excel

AI reporting

SAP

Power BI

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CMA/MBA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Department:Operational Finance

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Sr Financial Analyst at Kiewit is a key contributor to financial excellence, offering strategic insights and detailed support across budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and comprehensive financial reporting. This role is integral to our mission of disciplined financial stewardship, collaborating closely with district leadership, project teams, and operations managers to ensure the successful financial governance of complex power construction projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers delivers expertise across various power generation markets, including fossil fuels, renewables, energy storage, carbon management, geothermal, and hydrogen. Our staff partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

Lenexa, Kansas. Up to 25% travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support business objectives
• Perform financial analysis to support project and operational decision-making
• Monitor project costs, profitability, cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses to identify trends and explain performance
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend actionable solutions
• Support recurring monthly reporting as well as ad hoc financial analysis for leadership and project teams
• Partner closely with project managers, operational leaders, and district controllers to drive project success
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting cycles, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Help develop talent and strengthen finance team capabilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using AI tools to improve reporting and financial analysis
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and operations teams
• Ability to travel up to 25% and work effectively in a collaborative office environment
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and other financial systems is highly preferred

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience supporting project-based businesses, preferably within engineering, construction, or EPC environments
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certifications are a plus

Working Conditions

The working environment is a standard professional office setting based in Lenexa, Kansas. The role may require occasional extended hours to accommodate monthly financial reporting deadlines, forecasting cycles, and critical business initiatives. Flexibility and a proactive approach to time management are essential to support dynamic project demands and organizational priorities.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.