Remediation Financial Analyst

Title:
Remediation Financial Analyst
Job #: 9274-1

Location:

100% remote, EST or PST
Duration: 1+ year contract

Job Description:

Top 3 Required Skills:
1. Invoice management and Financial Operations
2. Data management and Reporting
3. Process ownership and Operational Execution.

Reporting to the Client Services Remediation Program Management Office, the Remediation Financial Analyst (RFA) will have responsibilities across several different functions related to Program Management Office (PMO) finances, specifically around project finances, project invoicing and project forecasting. This person will be involved in areas such as financial analysis including A/P, A/R, client billings, project financial forecasting, variance monitoring and analysis, cost estimation and impact analysis, and a variety of project time reporting and billing analysis related tasks.

We are looking for someone with a finance background, strong Microsoft Excel technical skills, an analytical, problem solving mindset, and strong attention to detail.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities require that the Remediation Financial Analyst meet the critical job demands, including but not limited to the following key areas:

• Timely and accurate processing of customer invoices for one of our key financial services clients

• Form partnerships with Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Finance/Accounting departments to identify ways to improve the accuracy and timeliness of customer invoices

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to key responsibilities

• Working with a variety of business systems, develop reports and conduct financial analysis of Remediation project operational data to identify trends and issues

• Support creation and maintenance of project financial forecast models including weekly/monthly updates

• Pull data and reports from a range of business systems to analyze project activity and cost drivers in order to calibrate forecast models

• Work closely with Project Managers and teams to monitor changes to projects that will affect forecast models and support the development of cost impact analysis

• Meet with operations personnel to translate project activity to cost drivers

• Identify ways to improve forecasting models and processes

• Work with business Operational partners to improve internal reporting and databases to increase accuracy and consistency of invoice data

• Help coordinate initiatives to maximize revenue (collaborate with project managers to identify billing issues/unbilled items, collaborate with Ops partners to review SAP time and ensure roles are billing correctly to the correct projects.)

• Continually support company Operating Revenue and EBITDA goals

• Maintenance of various areas of SAP including SAP activity mapping

Qualifications & Characteristics:

• The position requires general knowledge of financial analysis principles, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and intermediate skills in other Office applications. General knowledge of accounting systems preferred. US Pacific time location preferred.

• 2+ years work experience in finance or accounting fields, preferably in a fast-paced professional environment

• At minimum Associate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent education/experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - ability to utilize advanced formulas and prepare complex reports

• Experience with financial modelling highly desired and demonstrated ability to and translate business and operations activity into financial data

• Working knowledge of SAP accounting software preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing across business verticals

• Analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently gather and process financial-related information in a fast paced environment are required

• Motivated, self-starter who is proactive in their approach to required tasks, and looks for opportunities to take on more responsibility

• Ability to multi-task and change priorities as needed by Leadership

• Excellent communications skills, calm demeanor, and…