Operations Financial Analyst

Wilson Construction Co.•Canby, OR

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Construction Company has an immediate opening at our Headquarters in Canby, Oregon for an Operations Financial Analyst. This is a pivotal role in ensuring projects are financially sound, efficient, and profitable. This position combines traditional financial analysis with specific tasks related to managing construction project costs, budgets, and forecasts. Ideal candidates will be team oriented and self-motivated with the organizational skills to balance a fluctuating workload. The Operations Financial Analyst will report directly to the Financial Operations Manager.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in a financial analyst role, preferably within the construction industry.
Analytical skills: Ability to work independently with strong quantitative and analytical abilities, with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
Technical proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with construction management software, ERP systems (e.g., Sage 300), and CPM software (e.g., Prophix) is also beneficial.
Business acumen: Knowledge of construction processes, project lifecycles, and financial reporting standards within the industry.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project financial analysis: Evaluate the financial health of multiple construction projects by analyzing budgets, actual expenses, and financial forecasts.
Budgeting and forecasting: Lead the development and monitoring of project budgets, company budgets and financial forecasts. Identify and explain variances between projected and actual costs to project managers and senior leadership.
Strategic financial modeling: Create and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and long-term business decisions related to project pipelines and company growth. Aid in P&L analysis, monthly projections and variances and provide other ad-hoc analysis as needed.
Process improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, estimators, accounting, and operations, to provide financial guidance and ensure alignment with business goals and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices