Financial Analyst - Austin Bridge & Road

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Financial Analyst who is eager to take on a wide range of responsibilities and apply his/her analytical skills within our Austin Bridge & Road's Asphalt Plants division. In this role, you will have the opportunity to excel in various areas of our organization and to make a meaningful impact by analyzing and evaluating the costs associated with our company's operations, projects, and products. This role is ideal for open-minded individuals, quick learners, who possess a keen eye for detail, and have strong analytical skills. This position provides an excellent platform for professional growth, learning, and the development of a comprehensive skill set in cost analysis, finance, and business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide robust, consistent, and quality financial information and insights to operating unit and business management for making sound business decisions.

• Monitor manufacturing costs, Perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance.

• Perform financial analyses to identify and support cost reduction, capital spending, or other opportunities.

• Accountable for creating and maintaining financial models to provide detailed monthly and quarterly forecasts for the business.

• Assist in pricing strategies by analyzing costs, profit margins, market trends, and competitor pricing to support pricing decisions and maximize profitability.

• Collaborate with accounting, operations, procurement, and other relevant departments to gather cost-related information, align goals, and provide cost analysis support as needed.

• Communicate financial results and make recommendations on actions needed to meet targets.

• Continuous identification of opportunities to simplify, harmonize and automate processes, reports, and analysis.

• Assist in better business decisions by the provision of financial expertise and insightful analysis to all ad hoc queries.

• Deliver value to the organization with expert-level analysis, critical thinking, financial leadership, business planning and valuation, and phasing of large capital investments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Financial/Cost Analyst, Cost Accountant, or in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, financial analysis, and manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret complex financial data accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets, perform data reconciliation, and identify anomalies or errors.

• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts and analysis to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.

About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation infrastructure industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road has built landmark projects from Arizona to North Carolina, including complex urban highway interchanges, tollways, runways, port facilities, border crossings, automated people mover guide-ways and specialty bridges. Our customers rely on our expertise in construction management on conventionally bid projects and newer procurement methods, including design-build, construction manager at-risk and construction management/general contracting.

No agency inquiries please.

Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates' names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates' names or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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