Financial Analyst (Part-Time)

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's civil engineering professionals manage and staff active projects in over 40 countries on five continents.

Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial/urban development.

Our fields of expertise span all areas of civil engineering and include an extensive variety of specialty disciplines, such as environmental compliance and restoration, coastal engineering, urban development, and mining.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst I to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Assists with project planning, development and monitoring of schedules, budget/costs, status reports and progress using project management software.


* Reconciles actual costs with estimated costs, supports the development of cost forecasts and the analysis of variance against baselines.


* Develop reports on cost and schedule variance against baselines.


* Assists the Project Manager in developing and reviewing cost, schedule and budget corrective actions and recovery plans.


* Conducts special studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for control or action.


* Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance.

Identifies trends and recommend improvements accordingly.


* Evaluates complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.


* Directs preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts.


* Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future and forecast plans


* Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit-generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.


* Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, and operating forecasts.


* Other essential skills include organizational skills, attention to detail, expertise with MS Excel and financial project management skills, including earn value management.


* The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for accuracy, a strong sense of ownership, and natural communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Minimum of 0-2 years of financial management experience.


* Four-year bachelor's degree.


* Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.


* Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain data accuracy.


* Demonstrated critical thinking ability.


* Demonstrated ownership a...