Financial Planning Analyst

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with leaders to define desired content, coordinate, and prepare forecasts and briefing packages including reports on topics such as performance, profitability, clients, and cash flow. You will conduct research, develop infographics and insights, and create and publish user manuals. Your expertise will ensure data accuracy and timeliness and will stimulate meaningful reviews by leadership.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”  #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares forecasts and briefing packages for executive management including reports on Global Business Unit (GBU) performance and profitability, overhead, personnel, cash flow, offices, clients, and general country information  
• Works with responsible manager and executive management’s administrative staff in defining the desired content of forecast information and briefing packages  
• Inputs data into and extracts information from various information systems and databases  
• Interacts with project controls staff reviewing project information, Project Financial Status Reports (PFSRs), and other data on project performance  
• Develops infographics and documents insights from company-wide historical and forecast performance data to stimulate meaningful reviews by senior executives at periodic leadership meetings  
• Reviews a variety of published material for data relevant to the department's files on clients, competitors, countries, and industries  
• Acts as a “Super-User” for Bechtel’s enterprise EPM system, such as Hyperion and Power BI, to include training users, troubleshooting system issues, and contributing to system enhancements   
• Creates and publishes user manuals for enterprise reporting system applications, drafts policy on FP&A processes  
• Coordinates GBU, functions and services use of the enterprise reporting system to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Develop and manage forecasts, including budget preparation, variance analysis, and identification of key business and financial drivers. 
• Interpret project, overhead, and business financial performance, connecting operational results to financial outcomes and identifying risks and opportunities. 
• Leverage financial systems and analytical tools to extract, validate, analyze, and present data in a reliable and efficient manner. Experience with Hyperion and CFAR is preferred and can accelerate effectiveness in the role. 
• Translate complex financial information into clear, executive-ready insights, highlighting key messages, business implications, and recommended actions. 
• Partner effectively across functions, building productive relationships with Project Controls, Finance, Operations, and business leadership to support planning and decision-making. 
• Demonstrate ownership, sound judgment, and intellectual curiosity, working independently to solve problems, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.