Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst III

 At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. 
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.We are looking for a detail-oriented and data-driven Financial Analyst to join our Global Business Services (GBS) Finance team. In this role, you will support cost reporting, analysis, and allocation for workforce-related expenses across business units, regions, and service lines. You will work closely with the senior finance team and business partners, using tools like Power BI and Excel to develop insightful dashboards and financial models. This position offers great exposure to cross-functional collaboration, financial planning processes, and continuous improvement in reporting and data visualization. Financial Planning & Analysis 
Support the preparation of financial models and templates.Assist in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).Perform monthly cost variance analysis and support quarterly forecasting.Perform month-end close process for GBS cost centres.Analyse cost drivers and trends to support informed decision-making. Cost Allocation & Reporting 
Assist in the allocation of workforce-related costs across functions, regions, and internal clients.Help build and maintain Power BI dashboards for internal reporting and transparency.Contribute to process automation and data validation for improved reporting accuracy. Collaboration & Communication 
Partner with service delivery leads and other teams to ensure data alignment.Support senior analysts with data preparation, reporting packs, and presentation materials.Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior members of the team in completing projects and performing FP&A and reporting activities.Deliver clear and concise reports to finance stakeholders. Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or controlling, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools

Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and IBM Cognos preferred).

Exposure to Power BI type reporting and dashboard tools.

 Additional Information 
 Technical Skills 
Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling).Experience with Power BI (dashboards, Power Query, DAX) or similar BI tools.Proficiency in PowerPoint for communicating financial insights.Understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost allocation. Soft Skills & Mindset 
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Organized and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment.Collaborative, with a team-oriented approach.