Senior Business Analyst

About this role

### Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Senior Business Analyst to bridge the gap between Finance and Project Management in a fast-paced AEC environment. This is a highly visible role where you won’t just report on performance - you’ll shape it. You’ll work closely with the CFO, operating leaders, and project managers to drive better financial outcomes through insightful analysis, clear storytelling, and actionable recommendations.

### Key Responsibilities

• Lead ASC 606 revenue recognition analysis (POC, forecasting, contract insights)
• Own monthly project financial reviews with PMs and leadership (budget vs. actuals, margins, forecasts)
• Act as a financial partner to Project Managers to improve project health and profitability
• Analyze WIP, unbilled, and overbilled positions to improve cash flow and billing performance
• Partner with CFO and operations leaders on variance analysis, scenario planning, and performance insights
• Build dashboards and KPI reporting for decision-making
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Serve as Deltek Vantagepoint SME to improve reporting and data quality
• Drive process improvements and standardization across project financial management

### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5–8+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, or business analytics
• Experience in AEC, engineering, or project-based environments
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 and project financials (WIP, revenue, margins,...