Job Title: Project Financial Analyst

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid - 2+ days in the office per week)

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Financial Analyst to join our team. This role will support financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a large IT project portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience in project financial management, data consolidation, and project performance analysis. This position is hybrid, with some in-office presence required in Newark, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Level Governance & Reporting: Prepare annual project budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Consolidate reporting for IT project portfolios.
• Analyze cost drivers and compare project performance to budget.
• Provide financial reporting and risk management related to project delivery.
• Monitor and analyze project expenditures to ensure proper cost coding.
• Project Level Governance & Support: Challenge project estimates to ensure they align with financial targets.
• Assist with project scheduling, accounting (accruals, journal entries, depreciation), and change requests.
• Support the project team in developing corrective action and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Property Accounting for project setup and assist in contract issue resolution.
• Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Project Financial Analyst.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera (P6), Project Web Access (PWA), or similar tools.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and data evaluation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.
• Solid understanding of Project Management and PMO functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Nice-to-Have: Experience in developing databases for consolidating project data.
• Previous experience supporting large IT project portfolios.

If you're ready to take on a dynamic and challenging role with an opportunity for growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to the financial success of our projects!

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