Financial Analyst I in VALDOSTA, Georgia at Ace Electric

Financial Analyst (FA I) supports financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities for the business. This role works closely with the division leadership, project teams, and operational leaders to provide financial insight that supports business performance, project execution, and better decision-making.

The role is expected to support both recurring finance processes and ad hoc business needs by delivering clear analysis related to monthly results, labor, margin, backlog, forecasting, and operational performance. This position also contributes to strategic initiatives and process improvement efforts that strengthen financial visibility and business discipline across the organization. The Financial Analyst will report to the Finance Director.

Preferred Job Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to process high volumes of data accurately while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Able to maintain a professional, customer-service-oriented attitude under pressure.
• Proficient in English, with strong financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze labor, margin, backlog, and project performance.
• Strong communication skills with both finance and operations teams.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive business, customer, or employee information.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget and forecast cycles.
• Maintain financial models, forecast files, assumptions, and supporting schedules for revenue, labor, margin, overhead, and cash flow.

• Support scenario modeling and ad hoc forecasting requests from leadership.
• Help improve the consistency and usefulness of budgeting and forecasting tools.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Support Cost-to-Complete (CTC) review methodology and project performance forecasting. Summarize business performance in a clear and practical format for decision-making.
• Assist in preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance analyses. Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Assist in interpreting and maintaining KPI reports, dashboards, and leadership reporting materials.

• Assist in monitoring backlog health, pipeline trends, and operational indicators to support proactive decision-making.

Strategic Business Partnership and Growth Initiatives

• Support Divisions and E&F as a financial partner, by helping align financial reporting, operational data, and decision support.
• Support enterprise-level strategic initiatives aligned with the organization’s long-term growth vision.
• Assist leadership in evaluating new opportunities, market trends, and business improvement strategies.
• Contribute to business cases, scenario analysis, and leadership decision support.

Governance, Controls & Methodology

• Follow and maintain consistent forecasting, reporting, and analytical methodologies across the business.
• Follow policies and procedures governing financial forecasting and analytical methodologies.
• Maintain consistency, accuracy, and integrity in financial planning and reporting processes.
• Follow compliance with applicable regulatory standards and internal controls.

Continuous Process Improvement

• Support ongoing improvement of finance processes, reporting tools, and analytical models.
• Help identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance financial visibility.
• Assist with implementation of new tools, templates, and reporting structures that support the business.
• Participate in efforts to improve coordination among Finance, Accounting, and Divisions.
• Contribute to process enhancements that strengthen the quality and efficiency of financial support provided to the business.

Position Requirements:

• License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certification: None required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, project finance, or operational finance.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience working with finance, business or operational leaders to explain results and support decisions.
  • Experience in construction, contracting, manufacturing, or other project-based environments preferred

Working Conditions:

• Work in a climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time pressure.
• Considerable amount of time making repetitive motions.
• Considerable amount of time sitting.
• Considerable amount of time using telephone and computer.
• Sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable.
• This position requires approximately 10% travel as business needs dictate. Travel schedules may require flexibility, including occasional overnight stays.

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate company vehicle.
• Read and interpret instructional manuals and written instructions.
• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged sitting.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-Free Workplace Program Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. provides a Drug-Free Workplace and prohibits the presence of certain items and substances on project or company premises and property and prohibits project and company personnel and others from reporting to work, working or being present on project or company premises while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other unauthorized substances, or with measurable quantity of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances present in the body. Ace Electric, Inc. abides by their Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.