Project Financial Analyst
Strategic Management Solutions · San Diego, United States
If you're someone who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful insights, building reliable forecasts, and helping leaders make informed business decisions, this opportunity may be a great fit.
You'll support a portfolio of utility programs and projects by managing forecasts, tracking budgets, processing accruals, analyzing financial performance, and helping establish financial governance practices across multiple teams. Working closely with managers and business stakeholders, you'll provide visibility into financial performance and help ensure consistent reporting, forecasting, and budget management processes.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain forecasts using TM1 and other financial planning tools
- Support budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting activities
- Manage monthly accrual processes and financial reporting
- Navigate SAP to review financial data, budgets, commitments, and project costs
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and identify emerging risks
- Support managers with reporting, forecasting, and financial decision-making
- Create recurring financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
- Review invoices and support financial reconciliation activities
- Help establish and maintain financial governance processes and reporting standards
- Utilize advanced Excel and reporting tools to improve visibility and accuracy
Requirements
Requirements
- 5+ years of financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting experience
- Experience supporting managers with financial reporting and planning
- Strong forecasting and budget management background
- Experience with accruals and variance analysis
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working within SAP financial environments
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics experience
- Utility or energy industry experience
- Project or program financial management experience
- Smartsheet experience
- Capital project support experience
BenefitsGenerous salary. Access to benefits plan like medical and 401K for W-2 candidates.