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Financial Analyst - Performance Controller
IS International Services
Roswell, GA, US
Source: IS International Services careers · View original posting
Employer job description
From IS International Services's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
We are seeking a data-driven, strategic Financial Analyst – Performance Controller to serve as a vital support function for project controlling. In this role, you will be the central financial partner connecting regional business leadership with cross-functional operations—including project managers, engineering, procurement, and central corporate services—to drive transparency, protect margins, and ensure business segment financial targets are met.
Requirements
- Maximize Your Impact: Key Responsibilities
- Drive Financial Transparency: Support leadership teams with precise budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, labor rate tracking, and contractor cost management.
- Deliver Strategic Reporting: Prepare and analyze comprehensive monthly management packages, highlighting key performance drivers across P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Lead Financial Planning: Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes by validating operational assumptions, standardizing models, and leading systems submission.
- Own Closing Activities: Actively contribute to month-end closing, executing journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and routine accounting reviews.
- Manage Project Operations: Execute commercial contract setups in SAP, oversee customer invoicing, monitor accounts receivable, and track performance guarantees or tax requirements.
What You Bring: Qualifications & Skills
- Core Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Proven Experience: 3 to 8 years of successful professional experience in corporate finance, project controlling, or performance management.
- Technical Toolkit: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to manipulate high volumes of complex data efficiently. Strong background in SAP reporting is required.
- Digital Mindset (a plus): Exposure to digital tools like Power BI, Alteryx, SharePoint, or modern reporting environments is a significant plus.
- Thrive Under Pressure: Exceptional organizational skills with the flexibility to balance changing priorities, multi-task, and meet strict financial deadlines.
- Collaborative Spirit: Ability to break down complex financial concepts, socialize data-backed ideas, and build consensus within cross-functional teams.