Financial Analyst I

Ace Electric, Inc. • Columbus, OH • 2h ago

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.

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