Construction Finance Analyst

About the role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cost management within a fast-paced, innovative environment. Be a key player in managing large-scale construction projects and helping drive financial success at every stage. MUST BE LOCAL

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts for capital construction projects
• Manage and control project budgets and spends at the work breakdown schedule (WBS) level
• Develop WBS codes and ensure scope alignment across projects
• Review purchase requisitions, change orders, and invoices to ensure accuracy and proper coding
• Oversee contractor buyouts, bid packages, and change order validation
• Lead regular cost meetings with contractors and engineering teams to align on budgets and change orders
• Conduct variance analyses and drive forecast accuracy
• Perform risk and opportunity assessments, along with ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies and reporting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, quantity surveying, construction management, business analytics, or a related field
• 5-12 years of relevant experience in construction finance, cost management, or project planning
• Strong financial acumen, with experience developing budgets, forecasts, and cash flows
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; SAP and PowerBI experience preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards (10-hour certification preferred)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle data collection and management with precision

Preferred skills

• Experience in semiconductor, commercial, industrial, or refinery construction projects
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with cost management software
• Experience working with contractors and managing change orders

Pay

$48/hour to $60/hour depending on experience