Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
hace 26 días
Stratford
Job DescriptionDescription: We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you'll support the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions that help guide strategic decision-making across the company. You'll also play a key role in audit preparation, capital expenditure tracking, and ensuring financial compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in FP&A within the dynamic and essential construction industry. You'll gain hands-on experience, work closely with senior leadership, and contribute to high-impact initiatives. Job Responsibilities: Financial Analysis & Reporting: • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, • Analyze financial performance and key metrics (e.g., revenue, margins, costs), • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate insights to leadership Budgeting & Forecasting: • Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, • Assist in building financial models and gathering department-level inputs, • Maintain and update financial forecasts based on changing business needs Cost & CapEx Monitoring: • Track and analyze operating expenses across departments, • Monitor and report on capital expenditures (fleet, tools, equipment, office assets), • Ensure alignment with approved budgets and assist in depreciation tracking Variance & Performance Analysis: • Perform variance analysis of SG&A and operational costs, • Identify and explain deviations from budget or forecast to senior management Audit & Compliance Support: • Assist with interim and year-end financial audits, • Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for auditors, • Help ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements Data Management & Systems: • Leverage Excel, Power BI, and ERP/GL systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, ServiceTitan), • Maintain accurate financial data and support reporting automation Ad-Hoc & Strategic Projects: • Provide analytical support for special projects and initiatives, • Help improve reporting and planning processes through automation and best practices Required Skills & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, • 5-7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, accounting, or audit (internships considered), • Advanced Excel skills; ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets, • Strong understanding of financial statements and core accounting principles, • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex financial data clearly Preferred but not required: • Experience in the construction or real estate industry, • Familiarity with work-in-progress (WIP) accounting and revenue recognition, • Exposure to audit preparation and compliance processes, • Understanding of CapEx tracking, asset capitalization, and depreciation methods, • Experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or BI tools Requirements: Eligibility Requirements • Employment/education will be verified., • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis., • Encon is a drug free workplace and requires post-offer pre-employment drug testing., • Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license.