Financial Analyst

Location: Kennesaw, GA — Onsite

Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of Kennesaw, GA. Relocation is not available for this position.

Compensation:

$80,000–$100,000 annual base salary, plus bonus eligibility.

Brief Description

The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions of the company. This position will provide critical insights to drive strategic decision-making, optimize financial performance, and ensure the company’s continued growth in the engineering, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement

• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, collaborating with department heads to align financial goals with operational plans

• Conduct detailed cost analysis for engineering, construction, and manufacturing projects, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring project profitability

• Build and maintain financial models to support capital investment decisions, project evaluations, and long-term strategic planning

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational performance, providing actionable insights to senior management

• Perform variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing explanations and recommendations to address discrepancies

• Support pricing and bid analysis by evaluating target margins, cost structures, and risk assumptions. Analyze margin trends by project type, customer, and business line

• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to evaluate project financial performance, including cost overruns, revenue recognition, and profitability

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial

reporting and analysis

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies. Assist in risk assessments and mitigation strategies

• Conduct special projects and ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by senior management to support strategic initiatives

• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment

• Other duties as assigned

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus

• Ownership for Performance

• Shared Commitment

• Openness

#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors

• Lead by Example

• Lead the Business

• Care for People

• Guide the Team

Job Specific Competencies

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.) and experience with financial software (e.g., Sage-Intacct, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).

Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex

financial data and provide actionable insights

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with engineering, construction, or manufacturing cost structures,

project accounting, and revenue recognition principles is highly desirable

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis

Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred

• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in engineering, construction,

manufacturing, or related industries

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting in the construction or manufacturing sectors

• Knowledge of IFRS and financial regulations specific to the industry

• Proficiency in SQL or other data query languages for financial data extraction

Compensation

$80,000 – $100,000 annual base salary, plus bonus eligibility.