Finance Business Partner

Overview

Strategic finance leader partnering with advanced tech ops to drive financial planning and analytics

Key Responsibilities

• resource planning
• bi modernization
• erp enhancements
• power bi
• revenue recognition
• ai automation

Tasks

-Integrate finance plans with SSOE’s in-house resource planning tool to align capacity, skills, and ramp timing with pipeline and backlog, including coordination with India operations. -Lead finance transformation initiatives (BI modernization, ERP enhancements, process standardization) with clear ROI and adoption metrics. -Advise on pricing strategy (rates, fee structures, staffing models) and support bid / no-bid, proposal, and negotiation of MSAs, SOWs, and change orders. -Establish project financial baselines (fee burn curves, contingency, staffing/leverage, margin targets) and drive monthly reforecast discipline across the portfolio. -Serve as the primary finance partner to Advanced Technology (Semiconductor, Tool Install equipment design, cleanroom facilities, etc.) and India leadership; run the monthly financial reporting with variance-to-action accountability. -Coordinate monthly close for supported businesses: revenue accruals, WIP true-ups, reserves, and variance narratives; partner with accounting on audit readiness and process discipline. -Lead and develop a team of business-specific financial analysts (including matrix collaboration with India teams); set standards for quality, timeliness, and stakeholder communication. -Coach Project Managers and discipline leads on project economics, forecast ownership, and billing priorities; develop playbooks and training content for repeatable excellence. -Quantify and manage commercial risk (e.g., LDs, payment terms, rework); to optimize as-sold margin -Lead monthly WIP reviews to identify over/under-billing, margin erosion, scope creep, and aging unbilled, drive billing hygiene, milestone acceptance, and timely cash conversion. -Convert strategy and pipeline into driver-based budgets, forecasts, and rolling outlooks (bookings, backlog conversion, utilization, pricing/mix, labor leverage, pass-throughs, FX where applicable). -Build market-level P&L and cash models tailored to high-growth sectors (e.g., semiconductor fabs, tool install programs, advanced technology ramp-ups) with associated sensitivity modeling (base/upside/downside). -Leverage Microsoft Copilot as a core daily tool to accelerate analysis, narrative reporting, meeting synthesis, and knowledge capture; apply AI and internal agents where appropriate. -Govern revenue recognition (over-time progress measures such as cost-to-cost or labor hours), with consistent treatment for change orders, incentives/penalties, variable consideration, and contract modifications. -Partner with Legal and Operations to codify commercial guardrails and risk-adjusted margin expectations for the business. -Deliver utilization and realization analytics at the discipline / market / client level; highlight mixed effects and productivity trends; drive resource and pricing decisions that lift margin and predictability. -Build executive-ready Power BI dashboards for market and project leadership: backlog waterfall, forecast bridges, margin walks, WIP aging, change orders, and EVM indicators. -Strengthen Earned Value Management (where appropriate) to track EAC/ETC, and early warning indicators on complex programs. -Strengthen internal controls over revenue, contract costs, and intercompany arrangements; ensure documentation and approvals meet SSOE policy and auditor expectations. -Improve working capital: establish invoice cadence, milestone acceptance criteria, dispute resolution, DSO targets, and cash forecasting aligned to business rhythms.

Requirements

• power bi
• deltek
• cpa
• excel
• us gaap
• fp&a

What You Bring

-Preferred experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or other ERP systems, and Power BI (BI/analytics). -Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred. -Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation to improve financial workflows (analysis, reporting, and meeting synthesis), aligned to SSOE’s company-wide training and enablement. -Advanced modeling and analytics in Excel, driver-based planning, and scenario analysis; strong communication and executive presence. -Expertise of project accounting and revenue recognition under US GAAP -Strong WIP governance and project controls fluency: fee burn, % complete methods, earned value, EAC/ETC, and margin protection. -7+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3 years in a business partnering or leadership role. -Demonstrated partnership with operations in high-growth markets; experience coordinating with global-based teams/time zones.

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Benefits

-Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized licensure/certifications. Opportunity for ample rewards, leadership incentive components, and generous bonus opportunities. -Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

About Ssoe Group

-Over its 75‑year arc, the firm expanded into 20+ offices, with projects spanning 40 countries. -SSOE combines architecture, engineering, construction management, VDC/BIM, master planning and commissioning services. -Typical projects include semiconductor fabs, automotive plants, battery facilities, food and chemical processing sites, healthcare campuses, and corporate buildings. -Clients range from high‑tech manufacturers to healthcare and general building customers, with long‑standing relationships—150 clients over 20 years. -The firm launched its first international office in Shanghai in 2005, later expanding to Chengdu, Mumbai, Austin and beyond. -Its horizontal organizational structure, introduced in 2021, flattened leadership to enhance agility and foster performance‑based growth. -The firm continues to outpace its own growth year over year in revenue and market share while expanding its sector reach. -Noteworthy expansions include establishing operations in Austin to serve high‑tech clients in Texas and broadening global engineering reach.

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