Experienced Project Financial Advisor

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is currently looking for a  
** Project Financial Advisor
** to support our Transportation and Infrastructure business line.  The PFA serves as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, helping to drive project profitability, financial compliance, forecasting accuracy, and overall financial performance across a portfolio of projects.

The successful candidate will have strong project finance experience within a professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting environment and possess the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering financial insight and recommendations.

** Your Impact*
* ** Financial Planning & Project Support*
* + Partner with Project Managers to support the financial success of projects.

+ Provide guidance on project setup, including budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), billing methods, and rates.

+ Review project financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.

+ Support project forecasting, revenue recognition, and profitability management.

+ Analyze labor utilization, project costs, and margins to improve project performance.

+ Advise teams on project funding, contract requirements, and financial controls.
** Financial Oversight & Compliance*
* + Review project and contract structures to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

+ Monitor contract terms, billing requirements, and revenue recognition methods.

+ Ensure adherence to WSP financial policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.

+ Support audit requests and maintain complete and accurate financial documentation.

+ Assist with compliance reporting requirements, where applicable.
** Forecasting & Financial Analysis*
* + Prepare and review project forecasts, budgets, and financial projections.

+ Analyze project performance against financial targets and KPIs.

+ Identify financial variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

+ Support working capital management, revenue accruals, and project cash flow activities.

+ Provide financial reporting and commentary to project and finance leadership.
** Portfolio Performance Management*
* + Monitor financial performance across multiple projects.

+ Participate in project review meetings and present financial insights.

+ Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting project profitability.

+ Support project closeout activities and ensure financial obligations are completed.

+ Escalate significant financial concerns and recommend solutions to management.
** Collaboration & Business Partnering*
* + Partner with Project Managers, Finance Business Partners, Accounting, Procurement, Billing, and Operations teams.

+ Support initiatives focused on process improvements and operational efficiency.

+ Provide financial guidance to project teams and stakeholders.

+ Promote strong financial controls and governance across the business.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

+ Professional accounting or finance designation (CPA, CMA, ACCA, CGA, or equivalent) preferred.

+ 3-5 years of project accounting, project finance, commercial finance, or related experience, preferably within engineering, construction, environmental, consulting, or professional services organizations.

+ Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.

+ Experience supporting medium to large, complex project portfolios.

+ Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, variance analysis, and project performance reporting.

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

+ Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools preferred.

+ Demonstrated ability to interpret contract financial terms and assess project financial risk.

+ Proven ability to influence and build relationships with project teams, operational leaders, and finance partners.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, environmental, or professional services projects.

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Experience with EAC/ETC forecasting methodologies.

+ Experience supporting revenue recognition, WIP management, and contract compliance activities.

+ Experience working with…