Hybrid Financial Analyst - Newark, NJ Technology Systems

SOC LLC
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Jan 23, 2025
Financial Analyst needed for a Hybrid Contract opportunity in Newark, NJ. Our Client has an opening for a Financial Analyst who is responsible for analyzing the financial needs and reports of an organization's project management system. They will be responsible for the budgeting, forecasting, and providing insights into the financial performance of projects. Responsibilities: Portfolio level Governance and Reporting: Prepare annual project budgets and monthly project forecasts IT portfolio project consolidation reporting Analyze cost drivers and monthly performance of project compared to forecast and budget Actual cost analysis Project metrics reporting Risk Management (financial, project delivery, tracking operations and maintenance future costs resulting from Capital projects) Develop the Financial Section of the monthly operational review package Perform detailed analysis of real time monthly project expenditures to ensure costs are properly coded and identify project fiscal discrepancies Project level Governance and Support: Challenge the project's estimate-to-complete by following company procedures and ensuring risk and opportunities are managed to optimize the project financial targets Project scheduling and financial controller guidance in accounting (accruals, journal entries, amortizations, depreciation etc.) Supporting Project Managers/Controllers with project change requests Works with Property Accounting in project set up. Assist Project Team in developing/reviewing/implementing cost corrective actions & recovery plans Guidance on contract issues Assist with resolution of discrepancies through communications with vendors and/or departments Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other related discipline with 4+ years of experience working in a project financial analyst role Experience in developing databases to consolidate data from multiple sources Experience working with MS Project or Primavera (P6) and Project Web Access (PWA) or another similar SharePoint tool Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the remainder of the MS Office suite Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid understanding of Project Management and Project Management Office functions Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are required Proven ability to strategically analyze data, provide comprehensive solutions to problems, and manage workload in order to meet customer needs Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and follows through on assignments with minimal direction while keeping the team informed Works effectively in a collaborative team environment Capacity to adapt to changing work priorities Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $29.81 Estimated Max Rate: $42.58