Senior Financial Analyst

Joining Arup

Arup is proud to be recognized by Fast Company in their third annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, which honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels. We find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the broadest impacts of our work. We strive to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future. This purpose shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. You’d be joining our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance Business Partnering team in Los Angeles to primarily support our operations in the Americas West geography, which includes offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. This position will report to the Americas West Finance Leader and interact directly with finance staff throughout the region.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Partner with business unit leadership and Project Directors to drive the improved commercial performance of business units.
• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for assigned business units.
• Responsible for monthly closing and management reporting for the business units.
• Provide insightful analysis for business unit leadership on project and operational performance, including monthly actual to budget reviews and variance analysis.
• Provide insightful analysis for geography leadership, including monthly actual to budget reviews of overhead costs and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with other functional departments (Shared Services, Legal, Tax, etc.) on issues related to business activities and provide resolution.
• Collaborate with management to deliver data-driven insights by analyzing P&L trends and financial commitments, enabling accurate forecasts of future income and profitability.

• Various ad hoc reporting and projects as necessary.

   

Project Finance:

• Review variances to forecast, flag project issues including actuals over budget, and monitor invoicing and cash flow.
• Understand key contract requirements that might impact the commercial performance of the project.

• Review and approve project financial forecasts prepared by project teams.

   

• Perform variance analyses and forecasting to identify high risk projects.
• Track issues and help drive resolutions for risks identified.

• Work in partnership with Project Control, Project Accountant, Billing team members, and Project Managers to oversee and support the monthly invoicing and cash collection processes.

  
   

  Qualified professionals will have:
   

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting
• 6 or more years in Finance or Accounting (including 2-3 years in an FP&A role)
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models
• Advanced Excel and working knowledge of relational database information systems
• Someone who likes to get out from behind the desk and get involved in the business
• Works well with multiple levels of finance and business leadership
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, well organized and effectively manage time
• Strategic thinker with exceptional problems solving skills
• Very proactive; must show willingness to improve existing processes and take on additional responsibilities
• Proven ability to synthesize financial information into a concise story and articulate it effectively

Benefits that Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options include alternative schedules, part-time or reduced hours schedule, and/or the option to work remotely for a portion of your workweek.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where our people are encouraged to grow. EOE including disability/veteran. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Should you require accommodation in the job application or interview process, please let us know by sending an email to americas@arup.com.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $110,000 to $130,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ. 

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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