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Austin Industries Financial Analyst/Financial Analyst, Sr (Coppell, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road in Coppell, Texas
Description
Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for a Financial Analyst at our corporate headquarters in Coppell, Texas . In this role, you will have the opportunity to excel in various areas of our organization and to make a meaningful impact by analyzing and evaluating the costs associated with our company's operations, projects, and products within our Asphalt Plants division. This role is ideal for open-minded individuals, quick learners, who possess a keen eye for detail, and have strong analytical skills. This position provides an excellent platform for professional growth, learning, and the development of a comprehensive skill set in cost analysis, finance, and business operations.
Responsibilities:
Provide robust, consistent, and quality financial information and insights to operating unit and business management for making sound business decisions.
Monitor manufacturing costs, Perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance.
Perform financial analyses to identify and support cost reduction, capital spending, or other opportunities.
Accountable for creating and maintaining financial models to provide detailed monthly and quarterly forecasts for the business.
Assist in pricing strategies by analyzing costs, profit margins, market trends, and competitor pricing to support pricing decisions and maximize profitability.
Collaborate with accounting, operations, procurement, and other relevant departments to gather cost-related information, align goals, and provide cost analysis support as needed.
Communicate financial results and make recommendations on actions needed to meet targets.
Continuous identification of opportunities to simplify, harmonize and automate processes, reports, and analysis.
Assist in better business decisions by the provision of financial expertise and insightful analysis to all ad hoc queries.
Deliver value to the organization with expert-level analysis, critical thinking, financial leadership, business planning and valuation, and phasing of large capital investments.
Qualifications:
3+ years of proven experience as a Financial/Cost Analyst, Cost Accountant, or in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing.
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, financial analysis, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret complex financial data accurately.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets, perform data reconciliation, and identify anomalies or errors.
Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts and analysis to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Applicants will be asked to complete a skills assessment as part of the selection process.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Bridge and Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement.
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
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