Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will shape financial strategy by translating project and operational data into clear business insights, supporting leaders with planning, forecasting, and performance evaluation. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in construction-focused finance, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to strengthen reporting quality across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the annual budget, periodic forecast updates, and longer-range financial planning activities using project pipeline data, workforce capacity, and cost trend analysis.
• Build and refine financial models that evaluate project earnings, test business scenarios, guide resource deployment, and measure margin performance.
• Produce insightful comparisons between actual results and plans across projects, business units, and company-wide performance, explaining the operational and financial factors behind outcomes.
• Partner with operational and cross-functional teams to support decisions related to spending control, project execution, and profitability improvement.
• Lead quality of earnings analysis with attention to revenue recognition methods, work-in-progress activity, billing patterns, and the validation of projected margins.
• Support internal and external due diligence efforts by reviewing financial information, identifying unusual or nonrecurring items, and assessing contract terms that influence financial performance.
• Prepare monthly leadership reporting packages that highlight segment results, productivity indicators, and key financial trends.
• Review and enhance accounting procedures, reporting workflows, and financial controls to improve accuracy, consistency, and trust in reported data.
• Analyze labor efficiency, equipment usage, material pricing, and subcontractor costs to identify opportunities for better operational and financial results.
• Contribute financial insight to pricing decisions, risk reviews, bid evaluations, and process improvements tied to work-in-progress management, budgeting, automation, and data integrity across systems.
• 7+ years of experience in FP& A, accounting, corporate finance, or a closely related financial discipline.
• At least 3 years of direct quality of earnings experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• At least 3 years of transaction advisory or diligence support experience serving construction-related clients.
• Strong knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, construction job costing, project margin analysis, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to create advanced financial models and deliver actionable analysis for business planning and decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using financial planning, reporting, or collaboration tools such as Adaptive Insights, Spreadsheet Server, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial findings clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

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