Finance Engineer

DBM Global Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Finance Engineer bridges finance and technology, supporting the FP&A team and the broader finance organization through a partnership focused on operational excellence. The role works across the company’s financial systems and data connections, builds and automates data transformations and reporting, helps teams navigate system updates, and drives process improvement within finance. The position serves as the finance team’s point person across ERP, EPM, and reporting systems; maintains reliable data connections; supports finance users during system changes; investigates discrepancies; and partners with IT and consultants to translate finance needs into technical requirements. It also supports budgeting, forecasting, and recurring reporting by maintaining the underlying data structures and system connections. The Finance Engineer builds and maintains automated data solutions and develops reports, dashboards, and models for finance leadership. The role documents its work so others can maintain and use it, trains colleagues on tools and processes, and collaborates with the Director of FP&A, IT, Operations, and consultants on complex finance-system issues and strategic initiatives. Over time, the position will lead the team’s finance process-improvement efforts. Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office area. The position may require sitting or standing for extended periods during an 8–10-hour day. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for qualifying disabilities. DBM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or Computer Science.
At least 7 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A, with hands-on experience across multiple systems such as ERP, EPM, and reporting tools.
A combination of finance experience and separate data or analytics experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience with advanced data analysis beyond standard Excel functionality.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Query.
Hands-on ERP/EPM experience, such as Oracle or Planful.
Specialized knowledge of how financial data flows between ERP, EPM, and reporting systems, and ability to translate finance needs into technical requirements.
Thorough knowledge and advanced understanding of the listed core competencies: business acumen, dealing with ambiguity, decision quality, drive for results, functional/technical skills, integrity and trust, intellectual horsepower, managing through systems, peer relationships, and problem solving.
Comfort with numbers and analytical thinking, close attention to detail, and excellent written and communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, and Word; working knowledge of ERP/EPM platforms and BI tools such as Power BI.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during an 8–10-hour day.

Nice To Haves

Ongoing or continuing education in Finance, Accounting, data analytics, and/or AI workshops or seminars.
Experience with SQL, VBA, and/or Power BI.
Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or automation projects.
Familiarity with construction terminology and job cost accounting.

Responsibilities

Serve as the finance team’s point person across ERP, EPM, and reporting systems, understanding data flows and maintaining reliable connections.
Help finance teams navigate system updates, upgrades, and implementations while minimizing disruption to close, planning, and reporting cycles.
Investigate and resolve data discrepancies between systems, identify root causes, and establish controls to prevent recurrence.
Partner with IT and outside consultants to define requirements for finance systems and integrations, translating finance needs into technical terms.
Support FP&A budgeting, forecasting, and recurring reporting by maintaining the data structures and system connections they rely on.
Build and maintain Power Query solutions to automate data extraction and transformation, replace manual processes, and reduce errors.
Develop and enhance Excel and Power BI reports, dashboards, and models to support timely decision-making by finance leadership.
Use SQL, VBA, and similar tools where appropriate to streamline data workflows and expand reporting capabilities.
Design and document reports and models so they can be maintained and used by others on the team.
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and lead initiatives to implement best practices across systems and workflows.
Collaborate with the Director of FP&A, IT, Operations, and consultants to resolve complex issues affecting financial systems, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
Train and support colleagues on new tools and processes to help teams adopt system changes.
Over time, lead the team’s process-improvement efforts within finance.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.