Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis

AECOM

(Los Angeles, California)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About AECOM

We are a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal customers to establish and maintain metrics for cost savings, integration-related activities, process improvement, portfolio performance, and management reporting
Generate complex financial models in support of strategic and tactical projects and transactions
Assist with long-range portfolio planning and forecasting process and system
Assist with the annual capital planning, forecasting, and reporting processes
Review and analyze monthly financial results, including detailed variance analyses and identification of risks and opportunities
Prepare deliverables for executives in both Excel and PowerPoint for various purposes, including metro studies, business reviews, cash forecasting, and quarterly earnings call preparation
Develop work plans, project plans, tracking worksheets, and reports for key initiatives
Perform ad-hoc strategic and financial analyses and research assignments related to corporate finance special projects

Ideal Candidate

* Solid understanding of key financial concepts, including time value of money, IRR, NPV, and ROI; ability to apply this knowledge to complex transaction modeling of fully integrated financial statements
* Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with complex spreadsheets
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data, including financial statement analysis
* Ability to gather, synthesize, and analyze large amounts of data and communicate relevant findings
* Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving with a high attention to detail
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
* Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently
* Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Consultative, service-oriented mindset
* Outstanding oral communication, written, and presentation skills
* Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, business administration, or economics
* Basic understanding of financial accounting and management accounting concepts
* 1-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, investment banking, consulting, strategic planning, or real estate
* Local candidates preferred
* MBA or CPA a plus

Solid understanding of key financial concepts, including time value of money, IRR, NPV, and ROI; ability to apply this knowledge to complex transaction modeling of fully integrated financial statements
Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with complex spreadsheets
Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data, including financial statement analysis
Ability to gather, synthesize, and analyze large amounts of data and communicate relevant findings
Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving with a high attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Consultative, service-oriented mindset
Outstanding oral communication, written, and presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, business administration, or economics
Basic understanding of financial accounting and management accounting concepts
1-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, investment banking, consulting, strategic planning, or real estate
Local candidates preferred
MBA or CPA a plus