Job Description

The FP&A Analyst (3-5 Years of Experience) will serve as a key financial partner across the organization, providing high-impact financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting to drive strategic decision-making. This role is heavily focused on financial planning and performance optimization for large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives. This role will require a deep understanding of project economics and capital allocation strategies, making it well-suited for professionals with investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance backgrounds who want to apply their expertise in a dynamic EPC environment. The ideal candidate will partner with project teams, department heads, and senior leadership to provide insights that maximize financial returns while maintaining rigorous risk controls. Core Responsibilities Project Performance Optimization Work closely with project managers and site leads to track real-time cost performance, schedule adherence, and cash flow impacts. Conduct variance analysis for actual vs. forecasted project costs, identifying risks and opportunities for optimization. Support working capital and liquidity management strategies, ensuring cost recovery and margin protection. Analyze WIP (work-in-progress) tracking to ensure project profitability and cash flow predictability. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Support Act as a strategic financial partner to project teams, department heads, and corporate leadership, providing financial insights to guide business decisions. Work closely with treasury, corporate finance, and operations to align project performance and department performance with corporate objectives. Develop executive-level presentations with clear, data-driven recommendations for executive and board-level discussions. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment between project execution, capital planning, and corporate financial goals. Create automated dashboards and financial reports (Power BI, Tableau) to track key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time. Own key components of the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Support long-term financial planning and scenario modeling. Drive enhancements in cost controls, financial risk management, and margin optimization strategies. Forecasting & Variance Analysis Perform monthly and quarterly forecasts, adjusting for actuals and new business assumptions. Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), explaining key drivers of financial performance. Present findings and recommendations to leadership. Process Improvement & Automation Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial transparency. Identify and implement financial forecasting models, automation tools, and process streamlining techniques. Key Competencies & Skills Required Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation - Deep expertise in Excel, VBA, Power BI, SQL, and project finance models. Investment Banking & Private Equity Thinking - Ability to analyze capital investments, and optimize financing strategies. Strong Communication & Executive Presence - Ability to translate complex financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. Technology-Driven Decision Making - Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), Power BI, Tableau, and financial automation tools. Projects & EPC Finance - Knowledge of construction cost tracking, WIP, and contract financials. Strategic Partnership with Project Teams & Leadership - Strong ability to collaborate across departments to ensure financial discipline Experience & Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (MBA/CFA a plus). Experience: 3-5 years of FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance experience in EPC, infrastructure, or industrial sectors Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles. Tools: Proficiency in Excel (advanced), Vista Viewpoint SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Industry Experience (Preferred): Strong understanding of EPC/construction finance Core Competencies Technical Expertise - Strong financial acumen, modeling skills, and a deep understanding of corporate finance principles. Analytical Skills & Mental Agility - Ability to assess complex datasets, extract insights, and provide data-driven recommendations. Documentation & Reporting - Ability to develop clear, concise, and well-structured reports for executive decision-making. Technology & Automation - Experience with financial systems, data visualization tools, and automation processes. Project Management - Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities. Leadership & Business Partnering - Strong ability to engage with stakeholders, influence decision-making, and drive cross-functional collaboration. We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for positions posted on our careers page. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Signal Energy Constructors Talent Acquisition Manager directly at talent.acquisition@signalenergy.com for consideration. Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Signal Energy Constructors has established an approved vendor program for this service, and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. Please beware of scams. *Signal Energy / Applied High Voltage does not charge any applicant for their participation in the recruitment process, at any time. Signal Energy

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