Job Description

What You Can Expect

This role is part of the Campuses business within ENGIE’s Local Energy Infrastructure GBU, which develops and operates long-term partnerships with universities, medical centers, and other institutional customers.

As a Project Controls Senior Analyst, you will join a self-managed team based at the University of Iowa campus, reporting to the Project Controls Manager.

You will be responsible for financial reporting and evaluation of Capital Projects, working closely with the Capital Projects Director and leadership to ensure accurate, timely cost reporting for billing and budgets. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and submission of the Five-Year Plan to the university and key stakeholders across Major Partnerships. This role also involves collaborating with the Project Controls Director to create tools and KPIs that monitor, report, and improve financial health across partnership contracts and agreements. We’re looking for a driven, creative, and ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You Will Do

Lead and Collaborate: Provide lateral leadership to capital projects teams—including program managers, engineering, and project administration—within a self-directed team structure
Plan and Report: Oversee the update, consolidation, and delivery of the rolling Five-Year Plan for the Capital Project Program across university partnerships. Ensure all ENGIE teams follow proper planning and reporting processes to meet deadlines and maintain compliance with O&M and Concession Agreements
Financial Oversight: Support and manage updates to Capital Project financial models, including monthly rolling forecasts, budgets, and medium-term plans. Oversee the consolidation and delivery of budgeting and forecasting processes to align with ENGIE’s planning and reporting cycle. Ensure timely, accurate reporting to management, shareholders, and authorities, including variance analysis monthly
Develop Tools and Processes: Create and refine processes, tools, and KPIs to measure, analyze, and improve capital project performance and financial health
Risk and Compliance: Identify main project economic and financial risks, recommend mitigation strategies and contingencies, and ensure adherence to company policies, governance standards, and audit requirements
Finance and Guidance: Support the Project Controls Director on finance, corporate governance, and fiscal matters. Provide financial and reporting guidance to the Capital Project team throughout the purchase-to-pay process, including GL selection, commodity coding, and accounting impacts of Coupa/Maximo entries. Assist the accounting team during internal and external audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare presentations for management updates and maintain strong relationships with ENGIE subsidiaries, partners, and key stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; professional certification such as CPA, CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA preferred; MBA is a plus, but not required
Minimum five (5) years in accounting, finance, tax, or related disciplines; experience with construction contracting is preferred, but not a requirement
Advanced analytical skills with proven ability to develop and utilize detailed Excel-based financial models
Proficient knowledge of systems and automation tools, including Excel, Access, SAP, and SAC
Familiarity with Operating & Maintenance Agreements and Concession Agreement frameworks
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to engage stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task, apply modern management tools, and drive process improvement

Additional Details

This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy in the Iowa City, IA office. This role is not eligible for remote work
Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time and with the need for potential overnight travel
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies