Financial Analyst - Transportation Infrastructure

Industry

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As we continue driving forward in support of critical infrastructure and transportation programs across Florida, we're excited to welcome a Financial Analyst to our growing team to support our client in Sanford, Florida. Your work will support key financial operations, helping ensure transparency, accuracy, and impactful insights that guide decision-making for our programs.

In this role, you'll support financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting activities while collaborating closely with project managers, finance leaders, and multidisciplinary teams. You'll help prepare financial statements, track performance against budgets, and synthesize financial data into clear, actionable insights. As a Financial Analyst at Jacobs, you'll deepen your technical capabilities while contributing to meaningful work that supports our client programs and Jacobs' broader mission.

What you'll do

• Assist in preparing financial statements, monthly reports, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budget analyses for program and project teams.
• Track, analyze, and report on actual versus budgeted financial performance.
• Compile and synthesize financial data from multiple sources into clear, concise analyses.
• Support the development of operating plans, capital plans, and program budgets.
• Assist with internal controls, compliance documentation, and financial process improvements.
• Prepare written materials including financial summaries, memos, presentations, and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights‑functional teams to provide financial insights.
• Support ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting needs as requested.
• Manage the review and processing of contractor invoices and track associated expenditures and funding levels.

Please Note - to be successful in this role, you'll work collaboratively with our client onsite in Sanford Florida. Per their discretion, you'll have the ability work 4 to 5 days onsite as well.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, or reporting.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and basic internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Ability to work onsite with our client 4 to 5 days week in Sanford, FL.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting tools, or enterprise financial systems.
• Exposure to project cost accounting or program management environments.
• Prior experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, or public sector programs.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward a professional certification.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

80,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

115,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has a U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $115,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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