Senior Financial Analyst

Lochner•Chicago, IL

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lochner, an Egis company is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its over 22,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation. As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. The Senior Financial Analsyst an integral part of the finance team at of HW Lochner, an Egis Company. Regularly interfacing with key stakeholders including the VP of Finance, Controller, Office Managers, and CFO/COO. This role will support the operations of the business by providing financial knowledge & leadership as well as supporting financial forecasting & analytics. The ideal candidate will have deep business acumen with proven experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative business environment.

Requirements

Degreed professional with direct experience working within operations bringing a “strategic” orientation to their work.
5+ years of experience with the A/E/C industry.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative business environment both leading and supporting company initiatives.
Strong financial systems experience; ERP upgrades and financial forecasting experience necessary.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates working within a people-based professional service business.

Responsibilities

Support the operational financial reporting function including both weekly flash reporting and period-end performance results.
Support the annual business, capital, and strategic planning process.
Support the stewardship & improvement of the financial forecasting system & process.
Support corporate functions (Business Development, HR, IT, etc.) with analytics & business intelligence support as needed.
Support the strategic growth initiatives of the firm, including post-merger integration of acquired companies.
Lead or support special initiatives as defined by the VP of Finance.
Support the annual survey (i.e. ENR surveys) and client qualification procedures.
Support Accounting with year-end audit activities.
Ad hoc projects as defined by the VP of Finance and/or the COO/CFO.