Position: Capital Project Analyst I
Position Overview:
The Capital Project Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the successful execution of capital projects by ensuring financial accuracy, proactive communication, and data-driven decision-making. Acting as a key liaison between project managers, finance teams, and leadership, this position helps streamline project coordination, mitigate financial risks, and enhance overall project efficiency. The Analyst is responsible for monitoring project financials, developing predictive forecasts, supporting capital budget planning, and ensuring compliance with governance policies.
By leveraging analytical insights and management dashboards, the Analyst provides real-time visibility into project performance, enabling leadership to make informed strategic decisions. This role also drives continuous improvement by identifying trends, supporting lessons-learned initiatives, and ensuring project managers have the necessary tools and training for success. It is ideal for a detail-oriented professional seeking growth in capital project management, financial planning, or business analytics.
Key Accountabilities:
Capital Project Analysis & Reporting
Assist with long-term capital budget planning and forecasting.Create and manage predictive financial models to enhance project planning.Create and manage predictive financial models to anticipate trends and optimize resource allocation.Proactively mitigate project rollover and financial discrepancies through scenario modeling and variance analysis.Support project managers with capital expenditure documentation development and compliance tracking.Assist in reviewing Cost-Benefit Analyses (CBAs) and verifying necessary data inclusions to ensure investment justification aligns with strategic priorities.Collaborate on the development of management dashboards that provide real-time insights on financial performance and project milestones.Generate and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to identify trends, track project performance, and support executive decision-making.Project Oversight & Financial Monitoring
Track capital project financials, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, expenditure tracking, and variance analysis.Identify and escalate financial risks, assisting in issue resolution to ensure project financial health.Provide visibility into project budget performance and cost control through regular reporting and updates.Project Communication & Coordination
Maintain proactive communication with project managers, finance teams, and key cross-functional collaborators to facilitate alignment and timely decision-making.Ensure adherence to project governance and lifecycle requirements by reinforcing compliance and accountability.Follow up on project progress, ensuring timely resolution of potential roadblocks and escalating critical delays as needed.Other Responsibilities
Provide guidance to project managers on tools and governance requirements to enhance project execution efficiency.Support compliance tracking, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives related to capital projects.Assist with scope change monitoring and cross-functional engagement activities to ensure alignment with project objectives.Participate in special projects as assigned based on workload and demonstrated capabilities.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.3-5 years of experience in capital project analysis, financial planning, project coordination, or a similar role.Experience with financial tracking, budgeting, and reporting for capital projects.Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools.Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in capital project…