Project Analyst

Overview

This role manages the financial health of assigned projects by working closely with the project team to accurately record financial data, report it clearly, and serve as the financial expert for client interactions. Collaboration is central to the position, including educating teams and escalating financial concerns through the appropriate escalation routes.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Management Team to accurately record actual units and the corresponding value completed on a monthly cycle
• Work with the Project Management Team to accurately forecast future units and revenue
• Perform analysis on actual hours and cost versus budget to help ensure profitability
• Review projected resource assignments to confirm alignment with forecasted work
• Ensure invoices are raised as soon as applicable
• Monitor the total project cash position, including services, PTC’s, Grants, outstanding invoices, advances, etc.
• Accurately record financial data in required systems
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support year-end and interim audit processes
• Support the Change Order process by accurately recording changes in scope and reviewing/approving Change Order budgets and payment schedules
• Stay up to date with local and global revenue regulations
• Ensure accurate client reporting in a timely manner in line with client requirements
• Work on projects and areas of specialty as agreed with the Lead/Senior Project Analysts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4-year equivalent degree
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and progress is based on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently (promotion is not automatic based on years of experience)

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to influence and challenge as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information, including English language proficiency
• Understanding of the financial aspects of projects from Study Award to Project Close Out
• Familiar with revenue recognition on a percent complete basis
• Ability to create financial presentations and communicate them effectively to non-financial coworkers and clients
• Take responsibility for self-learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred work experience in business or finance

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity

This organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. Equal employment opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other protected class under applicable law.