Entry Level Financial Analyst

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning and Analysis team in Mechanicsburg, PA. This hybrid-remote role requires a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. The Strategic Services team—including HR, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT, and Marketing—supports global operations and drives business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior team in extracting and validating data from the ERP during system conversion.
• Prepare monthly financial report shells and update standardized dashboards for review.
• Maintain data integrity to ensure consistent reporting across all business units.
• Assist in automating financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for management, investors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain financial and data models to support annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasts, project/resource planning, and long-term initiatives.
• Perform basic variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget) for assigned departments or projects.
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies between the project and general ledger.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or Computer Science.
• 0–3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated interest in accounting and financial planning through internships, coursework, or related experience.
• Prior experience with Power BI or willingness to learn.
• High proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data formatting).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage tasks and timelines efficiently.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $70,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development opportunities, including internal/external training and support for professional organization participation.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

GFT is a privately held AEC firm specializing in transportation, water, power, and buildings—what we call the Infrastructure of Life. With over a century of experience, we build stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives through innovative engineering and design.