Regional Business Analyst

At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. 

Jacobs has an exciting opportunity to support our Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) projects & business across the U.S. as a Regional Business Analyst and have a direct hand in challenging today and reinventing tomorrow As the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Regional Business Analyst, you’ll be working with operational delivery managers and our clients to support various O&M projects to include water & wastewater treatment plants, city services, and/or facilities services.

Your role as a Project Controls professional (Regional Business Analyst) will be to focus on risk management, financial analysis, and accounting support. This will include managing a portfolio of project financials (including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, revenue/GM recognition, and performance variance analysis), as well as some accounting duties related to accruals and true-up of financials (monthly, quarterly and annual closeouts). Your success in this role will also be greatly attributed to your partnership with a variety of internal stakeholders including project managers, regional and corporate leadership, the OMFS commercial team, sales, contracts, purchasing, and accounting. Other focuses will include identifying and mitigating risks that could negatively impact project success and profitability, . You’ll also travel to project sites (when required) and regional meetings to engage directly with the teams directly on a case-by-case basis. We are looking for someone that can take initiative, bring enthusiasm, and provide effective communication skills across all levels of the organization. We need a team player who excels in a collaborative environment but can also work proactively and independently with little direction. We need a self-starter who is organized and can learn the job fast. If you’re the one, come be a part of our team and grow with us

This is a hybrid position primarily working from home with some required in-office time, and travel requirements to regional meetings and project sites for the region you will support. Candidate is expected to live in the locale(s) where we are hiring. Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.

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• B.A. or B.S. degree from a four-year accredited college or university with course work in engineering, business, finance, and/or accounting or equivalent experience.

• Progressive experience related to accounting and finance experience in industry or consulting services

• Extensive prior experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and reporting

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (advanced in Excel, Word and Outlook)

• Ability to travel up to 25%

A Successful RBA Will Also Have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with very fine attention to detail

• Communication skills are a must as you will be working with both professionals and project site staff alike

• Exemplary organization and time management techniques

• Advanced course work or certification in business, finance, and/or accounting with applicable work experience is a benefit and a desire

• Experienced and well-disciplined for remote work productivity

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

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