Senior Finance Analyst at Turner & Townsend in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Job description

• The Senior Financial Analyst provides essential financial support to the Finance Manager, or account leadership directly, focusing on the execution of client invoicing, period-end close activities, and management reporting. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial data, preparing detailed budgets and forecasts, and conducting variance analysis to support contract delivery. Working under the guidance of the Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst acts as an analytical engine for the team, ensuring operational activities align with financial controls and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Compliance
• Execute day-to-day financial transactions, including calculating and raising client invoices and initiating vendor purchase orders.
• Prepare documentation for intercompany agreements and credit notes for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
• Assist with period-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to internal policies and financial controls.
• Perform cost allocations and data reconciliations to ensure accurate contract accounting.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly re-forecasts, gathering input from operational stakeholders and validating data accuracy.
• Utilize Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools to automate report generation and streamline forecasting processes.
• Support the Finance Manager in scenario modeling and long-range planning exercises.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Maintain and update standardized financial and operational KPI dashboards to monitor delivery and ROI.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, highlighting key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities for review by the Finance Manager.
• Respond to ad hoc information requests from management, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and clearly presented.
• Process & Stakeholder Support
• Ensure rigorous attention to detail in all financial models and reports prior to final review.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to identify process improvements and internal control efficiencies.
• Interface with operational teams to collect financial data and explain performance expectations, serving as a primary point of contact for routine inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, revenue recognition, and financial controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365, Peoplesoft, Ariba, OneStream) is highly preferred.
• Analytical Execution: Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for the Finance Manager.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential; proficiency in Power BI or data automation tools is a strong asset.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive mindset, with the ability to identify errors or inconsistencies and suggest effective solutions.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across operational teams.
• Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple competing deadlines within the monthly accounting cycle.
• Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy in self-review and quality checks, ensuring the integrity of all models and reports.
• Collaborative Mindset: Dependable and flexible, with a willingness to support the team during peak workloads and critical business periods.

Skills

Required

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel