Entry Level Financial Analyst

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team in Mechanicsburg, PA! This role follows a hybrid-remote work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance.

The GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

 
What you will be challenged to do:

The Entry Level Financial Analyst supports the FP&A department in maintaining data integrity, generating foundational reports, and assisting in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. This role focuses on learning the business drivers of the engineering industry while mastering the firm’s financial systems.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Support the senior team in the extraction and validation of data from the ERP during system conversion.
• Prepare monthly financial report shells and update standardized dashboards for review.
• Assist in the maintenance of the data integrity to ensure consistent reporting across all business units.
• Assist in the automating of financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for management, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial and data models and forecasting systems to support annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasts, project and resource planning, and long-term planning initiatives.
• Perform basic variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget) for assigned departments or project sets.
• Help troubleshoot data discrepancies between the project and general ledger.
• Provide support for the budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics or Computer Science.
• 0–3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated interest in accounting and financial planning through prior internships, applied academic coursework, or related work experiences.
• Prior experience with Power BI or interest in learning.
• High proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP’s, basic pivot tables, and data formatting).
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Ability to manage tasks and timelines efficiently
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
• Strong problem analysis and solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.