Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, reporting, and analysis needs of our construction and real estate development operations. This role partners closely with project managers, development teams, accounting, and executive leadership to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across multiple active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of construction financials, and experience supporting full project lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management

• Develop, maintain, and refine detailed project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections for construction and development projects.
• Perform budget vs. actual cost analysis, highlight variances, and collaborate with project teams to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Support monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, including revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion calculations, and margin analysis.
• Assist in preparing and updating pro forma financial models for development projects, including scenario analysis, return metrics, and feasibility assessments.
• Track and analyze project invoices, commitments, and cost-to-complete reports to support accurate forecasting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, lenders, and internal stakeholders.
• Support companywide forecasting, long-term planning, and budgeting cycles.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and performance analysis tools to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and analysis for acquisitions, dispositions, capital planning, and new development opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with accounting, project management, and development teams to ensure consistent project financial data and reporting accuracy.
• Present financial insights, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required.
• 2–6 years of experience as a Financial Analyst, preferably within the construction, real estate development, or general contracting industry.
• Strong understanding of construction cost structures, project financials, and development lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience with project budget creation and management, forecasting and cash flow analysis, Budget vs. actual variance analysis
• WIP reporting and revenue recognition, Pro forma modeling for development projects
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, financial modeling).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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