Senior Financial Analyst - Operational Finance

Senior Financial Analyst - Operational Finance at Turner Construction Company, onsite in Kansas City, MO, provides financial leadership across Operational Finance and General & Administrative functions, leading budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and complex financial analysis to support decision-making and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting activities for assigned profit centers, business locations, and/or General & Administrative (G&A) functions.
• Manage and review complex account analyses, reconciliations, and month-end close activities to confirm financial accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Analyze financial trends, risks, and key performance drivers to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, analysis, and actionable insights to Financial Managers and Operational leadership. Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate Finance and Operations teams on departmental processes and updates to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversee financial outputs to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits and contribute to financial risk management efforts.
• Foster high-performing Finance team through leadership, training, coaching, mentoring, and identifying employee development opportunities.
• Provide performance feedback and contribute to annual performance evaluations and talent development initiatives, using talent management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, analytics, and reporting, including use of AI enabled tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision support.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Operations, and corporate stakeholders to support cross-functional initiatives and business objectives.
• Engage with external organizations to maintain industry knowledge and represent the company.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assignment-Based Focus Areas:
  • Operational Finance:
    • Partner with Financial Managers to support financial reporting and analysis for assigned profit centers, business locations, and business segments.
    • Lead or support profit planning, forecasting, project reviews, and profitability improvement initiatives through analysis of operational and financial performance trends to enhance business performance, optimize margins, and mitigate operational risk.
    • Review and validate cost reports for accurate, complete, and timely financial status reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Support cash management and working capital initiatives.
  • G&A Finance Lead:
    • Lead development and ongoing management of G&A budgets and forecasts for assigned offices, regions, or support functions.
    • Perform detailed G&A variance, cost driver, and overhead analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities.
    • Lead and support G&A standardization, reporting enhancement, and cost efficiency initiatives.
    • Develop and present G&A financial reports and dashboards to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred or commitment to pursue.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in accounting, financial analysis, operational finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including GAAP; knowledge of IAS, FARs, ERISA, and IRS regulations preferred.
• Construction or related industry experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of company, Federal, State, and local regulations, and financial policies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to mentor and delegate responsibilities.
• Advanced analytical skills to assess financial data, interpret trends, and identify inconsistencies.
• Understand cash flow management and working capital optimization principles.
• Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, and reporting enhancements.
• Ability to implement innovative technologies (e.g., AI) and guide teams to adopt changes.
• Ability to implement and support policies, procedures, and internal controls that ensure compliance and minimize financial risk.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, independent decision-making, and ability to resolve complex financial and operational matters.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and work across functions and organizational levels.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate with ability to manage concurrent multiple tasks and meet deadlines for self and team.
• Ability to provide constructive performance feedback and developmental guidance to team members and direct reports.

Technologies

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools