Financial Project Analyst

• Establish/Optimize process for the preparation and maintenance of monthly budget variances/ expense reports for the department; Analyze report for data integrity.
• Establish/Optimize process to Review Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs) and ROI.
• Establish/Optimize process to Analyze vendor expenses and compare to funding of contract.
• Establish/Optimize process to Prepare budget expense variances reports.
• Establish/optimize preparation of reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, expense reports, and business forecasts.
• Establish/Optimize preparation status reports on in-process and completed projects. To indicate if projects are within budget parameters from both a dollar and time perspective.
• Establish/Optimize process to prepare and evaluate mid-year and year-end forecasts, monitor spending, and secure rollover of unspent funds.
• Establish/Optimize process to track planned and actual expenses in support of the annual budget process.
• Establish/Optimize process to Investigate and resolve project budget variances.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred.
• Experience with project-based financial management budgeting/forecasting and or auditing a plus.
• Ability to independently compile, research and perform in-depth analysis of projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skill and analytical capabilities.
• Prior forecasting and reporting experience required.
• Strong communication, analytical and data organization / interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Superior skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Outstanding organizational and quantitative skills as well as experience managing and resolving complex resource allocation problems.
• Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently.
• Ability to gather business requirements and outline business needs.  
• Ability to perform financial analysis using various financial systems.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance Modules.
• Basic Knowledge of ServiceNow Reporting Modules