Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst III

4 Days ago • 5 Years + • Financial Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Financial Analyst to join their Global Business Services (GBS) Finance team. This role involves supporting cost reporting, analysis, and allocation for workforce-related expenses across various business units, regions, and service lines. The analyst will collaborate with senior finance teams and business partners, utilizing tools like Power BI and Excel to create insightful dashboards and financial models. Key responsibilities include supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, such as preparing financial models, assisting with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), performing variance analysis and quarterly forecasting, and managing month-end close for GBS cost centers. The role also entails cost allocation and reporting, including allocating workforce costs, building Power BI dashboards, and contributing to process automation. Collaboration and communication are vital, requiring partnership with service delivery leads, supporting senior analysts with reporting materials, and providing guidance to junior team members.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or controlling
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and IBM Cognos preferred)
  • Exposure to Power BI type reporting and dashboard tools
Good to have:
  • Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling)
  • Experience with Power BI (dashboards, Power Query, DAX) or similar BI tools
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint for communicating financial insights
  • Understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost allocation
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organized and able to prioritize multiple deadlines
  • Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Collaborative, with a team-oriented approach
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
  • Paid time off, leaves of absences
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan

Job Details

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and data-driven Financial Analyst to join our Global Business Services (GBS) Finance team. In this role, you will support cost reporting, analysis, and allocation for workforce-related expenses across business units, regions, and service lines. You will work closely with the senior finance team and business partners, using tools like Power BI and Excel to develop insightful dashboards and financial models.  This position offers great exposure to cross-functional collaboration, financial planning processes, and continuous improvement in reporting and data visualization.

Responsibilities & Duties:
 

Financial Planning & Analysis

Support the preparation of financial models and templates.
Assist in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Perform monthly cost variance analysis and support quarterly forecasting.
Perform month-end close process for GBS cost centres.
Analyse cost drivers and trends to support informed decision-making.

Cost Allocation & Reporting

Assist in the allocation of workforce-related costs across functions, regions, and internal clients.
Help build and maintain Power BI dashboards for internal reporting and transparency.
Contribute to process automation and data validation for improved reporting accuracy.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with service delivery leads and other teams to ensure data alignment.
Support senior analysts with data preparation, reporting packs, and presentation materials.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior members of the team in completing projects and performing FP&A and reporting activities.
Deliver clear and concise reports to finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or controlling, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and IBM Cognos preferred).
  • Exposure to Power BI type reporting and dashboard tools.

Additional Information

Attributes:

This is open to all GBS locations - Manila, Banglore, and Bucharest. 

Technical Skills

Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling).
Experience with Power BI (dashboards, Power Query, DAX) or similar BI tools.
Proficiency in PowerPoint for communicating financial insights.
Understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost allocation.

Soft Skills & Mindset

Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.
Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Collaborative, with a team-oriented approach.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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