Job Description
Project Financial AnalystHybrid - Newark, NJ
U.S. Citizenship Required
6 months with possibility of extension
Must- Haves (Hard Skills) Nice-To- Haves (Hard Skills)
4+ years of experience working in a project financial analyst role
Experience working with MS Project or Primavera (P6) and Project Web Access (PWA) or another similar SharePoint tool
Must- Haves (Soft Skills)
Experience in developing databases to consolidate data from multiple sources
Solid understanding of Project Management and Project Management Office functions
Degree Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other related discipline
Project Financial Analyst
We are seeking a Project Financial Analyst who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in supporting an IT PMO for one of our large clients headquartered in New Jersey.
The Project Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing the financial needs and reports of an organizations project management system. They will be responsible for the budgeting, forecasting, and providing insights into the financial performance of projects.
Location: This position is located in Newark, NJ. Qualified candidate is preferred to be in a commutable distance and able to go into the office as needed. This team typically goes into the office 2+ days a week
Requirements:
• 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