Operations Financial Analyst

Job Description:

The Operations Financial Analyst is responsible for leading financial modeling and analysis, projections, reporting, and ad-hoc planning and analysis.  This position relies on business experience and judgment to coordinate and accomplish a variety of goals and complicated tasks.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

· Create and maintain detailed financial forecasts for design & construction projects, accounting for all relevant cost factors.

· Provide insights into long-term financial expenditures (real estate, design, entitlements, easements, utility infrastructure implications, long-lead equipment) ensuring that the department can effectively communicate these financial impactions to the broader business.

· Monitor project progress against financial benchmarks and provide variance analysis, allowing for timely forecast updates and improved cash forecasting.

· Analyze the financial impact of property taxes, utility costs, and other regulatory requirements.

· Track and analyze Customer Installation costs to ensure accurate expenditures, billing, and recovery rates.

· Support management in evaluating and approving non-recurring customer installation expenditures, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

· Collaborate with other departments, such as accounting, operations, sales, procurement, and product management to ensure alignment of financial objectives and strategies.

· Stay up to date with industry trends and market dynamics to provide contextual insights with financial reporting.

· Conduct detailed financial analysis of Value-Added Services initiatives and vendor changes to assess their viability and potential return on investment.

· Provide recommendations for optimizing the use of professional services based on financial data and industry benchmarks.

· Coordinate accurate and comprehensive deal-kits cost-template updates and margin analysis.

· Identify areas where margins can be improved through cost reductions or pricing adjustments.

· Support the sales and operations teams in structuring deals that maximize financial returns while meeting customer needs.

· Analyze labor cost data to identify trends and opportunities for cost optimization.

· Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree/Associates degree or in-lieu of degree equivalent education, training, and work-related experience

· 5-7 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis

· Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills

· Strong analytical skills and familiarity with the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

· Attention to detail and multitasking ability

· Adaptability to a variety of software is helpful.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

· Previous analyst experience in technology company is preferred.

· Experience with Construction estimation is a plus.

· Experience with Anaplan, Qlik, and/or Tableau a plus.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time

· Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

· Lift 5 lbs.

· Travel 5% of the time

Benefits of working at Flexential: 

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision 
• 401(k) 
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Life and AD&D 
• Short Term and Long-Term disability 
• Flex Time Off (PTO) 
• Leave of Absence 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Wellness Program 
• Rewards and Recognition Program 

Benefits are subject to change at the Company’s discretion. 

Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $78,000 - $92,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications. 

Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.

EEO Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.