Sterling Engineering Looking for Financial Analyst at Naperville, IL Full Time

Looking for Financial Analyst to be part of Project and Financial Controls department. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential financial analysis and reporting support, contributing to the achievement of our business objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of financial tasks, including the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and detailed financial reports, as well as collaborating closely with leaders in our Engineering and Construction departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with leaders in the Engineering and Construction departments to ensure the achievement of business objectives.
• Implement prudent financial budget tracking and reporting practices to support financial stability.
• Analyze financial budget trends and variances, providing clear and insightful explanations for deviations.
• Monitor the commissioning of assets and develop comprehensive financial comparisons and forecasts.
• Provide valuable support for regulatory filings, commitments, requests, and reporting.
• Contribute to financial system upgrade initiatives.
• Develop, document, and enforce procedures for capital budget planning, prioritization, and reporting.
• Serve as a backup resource to the Senior Analyst, Business Support within the Project and Financial Controls team.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification from recognized organizations such as AACE, CPA, CMA, CISA, CFE, or similar is preferred

Related Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or project controls.
• Working knowledge of financial software such as PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle ERP, PowerPlan, or UI Planner.
• Preferred: Experience in the energy sector, particularly in natural gas/pipelines, natural gas storage, or process plant development.

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Expertise in financial reporting, modeling, analysis, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and audit concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in accounting concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple resources and adapt to changing priorities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly analytical position, where you will compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial information. If you possess a keen attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to coordinate with leaders across our enterprise, we invite you to apply for this exciting position and make a meaningful impact on our organization’s financial success.