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Position DescriptionSummary of PositionNiles is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to support financial planning and analysis. This role is responsible for full P&L ownership, including forecasting, variance analysis, job performance tracking, and ongoing financial analysis.
The Sr. Business Analyst works directly with Project Managers, Estimators, and operations leadership to support daily decision-making. This is an individual contributor role focused on execution. The position requires strong analytical capability, understanding of job cost and WIP, and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight. The role operates within the FP&A team, supporting the FP&A Manager, but is accountable for the tactical management of business unit financials.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperations Partnership- Own the financial reporting and analysis of an assigned business unit.
- Partner directly with operations leadership, Project Managers, and Estimators to provide a financial lens to support decisions.
- Lead business unit reviews with Directors and VPs. Present P&L results, margins, job performance, and forecast updates.
- Provide financial input on pricing, staffing, and resource decisions.
- Identify risks, cost overruns, and margin issues early. Recommend actions.
- Participate in bid reviews and operational planning discussions.
Financial Planning & Analysis- Own budgeting and forecasting for the assigned business unit.
- Perform variance analysis across revenue, cost, and margin drivers.
- Analyze results versus budget, prior periods, and job expectations.
- Build and maintain financial models to support decisions.
- Prepare monthly reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
Job Cost & Project Analysis- Own job-level financial analysis, including job cost, WIP, and POC.
- Monitor over/under billing and identify drivers.
- Identify cost issues, trends, and margin risks at the job and business unit level.
- Support job audits and validate cost accuracy with accounting.
Reporting & Insights- Deliver reporting for business unit performance, including P&L, job metrics, and forecasts.
- Translate financial data into clear insight for operations leaders.
- Support ad hoc analysis and requests from leadership and FP&A Manager.
Process Improvement- Improve forecasting, reporting, and job cost tracking.
- Support ERP and reporting tool updates, including Vista and Power BI.
- Maintain consistency with FP&A processes and standards.
Position RequirementsRequired Qualifications- BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a related role.
- Construction, industrial services, or manufacturing experience preferred, including familiarity with Work in Process accounting.
- Strong understanding of P&L drivers, including revenue, cost, and margin
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Working knowledge of WIP, POC, and job cost accounting
- Ability to work directly with operations leaders and support day-to-day decision-making
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Technical Skills- Advanced Excel (financial modeling, data analysis)
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred)
- ERP systems experience required, Vista Viewpoint preferred
- Job costing, WIP/POC analysis, and project financial tracking
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Clear and effective communication of financial results to non-financial stakeholders
