Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II### Financial Analyst IIApply:
Rogers, MN:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-102541
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* Job Description:

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** The Financial Analyst II independently analyzes financial and operational results, identifies trends and variances, develops forecasts, and explains key financial drivers to project managers and business leaders. This role supports project profitability, project accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, budgeting, backlog analysis, billing and collections, and internal financial reporting. The Financial Analyst II partners with project managers and finance leaders to monitor project performance, cash flow, and data integrity;

participate in the monthly cost-to-complete process; and support process and reporting improvements. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of construction project cycles and financial principles.  
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* * Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and explain key business drivers to project managers and business leaders.
* Participate in monthly cost-to-complete review meetings with project managers and record billing adjustments for over/under billing, actual work performed, approved change orders, and expected margin changes.
* Track and report backlog revenue and expected profit margins as part of recurring forecasting and reporting.
* Perform profit fade analysis, identify contributing factors, and explain trends, variances, and potential risks to finance and project leaders.
* Process job cost and general ledger adjusting entries.
* Track and analyze inventory valuations and record job-related inventory usage.
* Identify process improvement and technology enhancement opportunities that improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial visibility; support related implementation efforts as assigned.
* Develop and maintain dashboards and monthly reporting packages for project managers, business leaders, and finance leadership.
* Prepare and support project accounting, WIP reporting, project reporting, and project forecasting.
* Support project structure, data governance, and financial data integrity within applicable systems and reporting processes.
* Perform recurring operational analysis and benchmarking to explain trends, variances, and potential risks.
* Assist with budgeting, resource allocation analysis, billing, and collections.
* Review financial results and scorecards with stakeholders, explaining key trends, variances, and potential risks.
* Assist with year-end audit reconciliations and account analysis processes.
* Keep the supervisor informed of known issues or actions that may affect the ability to successfully complete assignments or adversely affect company operations.
* Perform other projects or duties as assigned by management.  
** REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Ability to analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, develop forecasts, and clearly explain key financial drivers with moderate guidance.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
* Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to individuals and groups, including management, employees, vendors, and business partners.
* Ability to calculate discounts, interest, variances, percentages, and related financial metrics.
* Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables in standardized…