Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

MacKay•Vancouver, WA

18h•$115,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed. MacKay is seeking a full-time Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist to join our team in Vancouver, WA. Bridging the gap between financial data and business strategy, this pivotal role will be key to our continued growth and long-term success. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role drives the budget and forecasting process for the entire organization. Our ideal candidate will be a strategic finance leader who is motivated to turn data into actionable insights to inform key business decisions and who takes ownership of financial reporting. You will bring exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, a robust understanding of financial principles and business operations, and the ability to influence decision-making at all levels. We offer a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If you are looking to drive your career, make a meaningful impact, and influence instrumental strategic business decisions, let’s talk.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
5-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or corporate finance.
Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning initiatives and partner with leadership to drive business strategy, financial performance, and long-term growth.
Exceptional financial analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, with experience using modern financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tools such as Vareto or Workday
Experience implementing a budget & forecast platform
Proven success in cross-functional team collaboration and relationship-building

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or professional certifications, such as a CPA, CMA, or CFA, are highly preferred
Experience within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry is highly preferred
Familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint
Experience with M&A and integration activities.
Experience with Google Workspace tools

Responsibilities

Lead the company's annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities, partnering with business leaders to develop accurate revenue, expense, and cash flow projections.
Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful financial statements, management reports, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and dashboards that support informed business decisions and executive leadership.
Develop and deliver clear, compelling financial presentations and report packages for the CFO, CEO, Partners, and Board of Directors, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Monitor financial performance by analyzing actual results against budgets and forecasts. Identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities, determine root causes, and provide strategic recommendations to improve business performance.
Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate business performance and support strategic decision-making, including growth initiatives, new service offerings, geographic expansion, acquisitions, and capital investments.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leaders across Operations, Sales, Human Resources, Marketing, and other departments. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align financial objectives with business strategies, improve financial performance, and support short- and long-term planning.
Provide data-driven analysis and financial insights that enable executive leadership to evaluate opportunities, manage risk, optimize resource allocation, and achieve the company's strategic goals.
Continuously evaluate and enhance financial planning, reporting, and forecasting processes by leveraging technology, automation, and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.