Financial Analyst

Plant Construction Company, L.P. is an award‐winning general contractor headquartered in San Francisco with an annual volume of approximately $400M. For over 75 years, Plant has been a leader in the construction industry providing preconstruction, construction management, and general contracting services for a wide range of project types including seismic renovation, infrastructure, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use developments, historic structures, hospitality and residential. We are known to consistently deliver quality construction, detailed and accurate estimates, and “high touch” client services for the most complex projects. As a firm of approximately 350 people, Plant is recognized for consistently meeting the standard set by the slogan “The Finest Construction Services, Efficiently Performed, Delivered on Schedule.”

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Financial Analyst to support financial operations across all departments and project teams company-wide. This role goes beyond project-level reporting — the ideal candidate will serve as a cross-functional resource, partnering with leadership, operations, and project teams to deliver both project-specific financial oversight and high-level portfolio insights. Strong financial acumen paired with technical and data skills is essential.

Position Title: Financial Analyst
Reports To: Controller
Status: Exempt
Experience: 0-2 Years
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000

Purpose of the position:

The Financial Analyst has the essential role and responsibility of providing analytical support to project teams and management.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare KPI analysis for individual projects as well as high-level, company-wide portfolio reporting
• Compare cost estimates and budgets to actual expenses; monitor costs for significant variances, investigate causes, and identify corrective measures
• Prepare and maintain financial forecasting across assigned projects and at the portfolio level
• Conduct audits on the job cost ledger to ensure expenses are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policy
• Serve as a financial point of contact for project teams — attending meetings independently, communicating findings clearly, and providing confident, direct guidance on financial matters
• Support all departments across the company with financial analysis, data requests, reporting, and ad hoc analytical tasks
• Assist in overseeing financial performance and reporting on assigned projects
• Perform other analytical and financial duties as needed

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other equivalent business program, or 2+ years of construction finance related experience
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred
• Working knowledge of SQL; familiarity with cloud database environments (e.g., AWS RDS) is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of job-based accounting software; knowledge of Sage Timberline & Procore preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills — must be comfortable presenting findings and recommendations directly to project teams and department leads
• Confident, personable, and collaborative; able to navigate conversations with multiple stakeholders and clearly advocate for data-driven decisions
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proven attention to detail and strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools, platforms, and data systems
• Ability to work within established policies, procedures, and company guidelines while maintaining confidentiality and fiscal integrity
• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility are a must
• Ability to work at a jobsite if needed

Plant Construction Company L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package and has an excellent record of employee retention.