Financial Analyst I

Overview

A professional services organization specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, distribution engineering, substation engineering, and construction oversight is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their growing financial team. The company manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities across the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S. This role supports successful project execution by enhancing financial planning, analysis, and reporting efforts while driving process efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be based in Akron, OH, with options for a hybrid schedule or fully remote work for the right individual.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, analysis, and maintenance of financial planning materials including forecasts, accruals, and budget tracking with minimal oversight.
• Identify and support implementation of process improvements within the financial management framework.
• Coordinate independently with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency of financial data throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide mentorship and support onboarding of new staff as needed.
• Deliver thoughtful alternatives and financial solutions when reviewing budget changes or resource allocation scenarios.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on financial deliverables, ensuring client systems are updated and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Assist in preparation of materials and participate in board and committee meetings as required.
• Develop subject matter expertise in client-specific software and tools through self-directed learning.
• Propose enhancements to financial systems, reporting, and workflows to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet financial deadlines, stakeholder expectations, and evolving project needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in communication, ethical judgment, organization, teamwork, and Excel.
• Apply advanced attention to detail and time management to meet standards and deadlines.
• Maintain data integrity by ensuring consistent and accurate financial information across platforms.
• Prioritize tasks strategically aligning deliverables with business and client objectives.
• Create and interpret reports with strong understanding of data analysis, financial reporting, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support financial modeling tasks and apply insights to projects and client-specific challenges.
• Deliver excellent customer satisfaction by responding to client needs and maintaining productive relationships.
• Participate in feedback loops and contribute to lessons learned for continuous growth and process evolution.
• Function independently with beginner-level skills and begin demonstrating proficient-level skills.
• Share knowledge and provide peer mentorship while receiving coaching from senior team members.
• Engage actively in development of internal processes and best practices.
• Maintain high-quality deliverables with consistency and ownership.
• Collaborate openly with teammates and leadership to foster a productive, inclusive, and goal-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, mathematics, or a related field.
• 2-4+ years of relevant financial analysis experience.
• Familiarity with client-specific financial systems and databases or ability to learn quickly.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized work style.
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) contributions.

Location

• Based in Akron, OH with options for hybrid or fully remote work arrangements for qualified candidates.