Finance Business Support Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Finance Business Support Analyst

Location : Atlanta, GA

Type : Long Term Contract

Job Responsibilities / Overview

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 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.

Functional Expertise :

• 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.

Qualifications :

Education, Certifications / Licenses :

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

Related Work Experience :

• Required : 5+ years finance, accounting, auditing
• Preferred : Experience in energy sector, especially natural gas / pipelines, natural gas storage, or process plant development
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, OACS, PowerPlan, SmartSheet, Power BI

Required :

• 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
7 days ago