Project Analyst

Are you ready to make an impact in one of the world’s leading companies? As a Senior Project Analyst for our Client in Painted Post, NY, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming global financial processes, driving efficiency, and supporting critical system implementations. If you're an innovative, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects that will shape the future of finance.

Why our Client?

Our Client is not just creating the future—they're shaping it. As a Senior Project Analyst, you'll be working on exciting initiatives that include cost reductions, process improvements, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies for financial consolidations and planning. You’ll be an integral part of a global team focused on continuous improvement, with the opportunity to expand your career by leading projects that have far-reaching impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific Role Responsibilities:

• Implementation

Contribute to the standardization and integration of FP&A work

• Analyze and design the "to-be" model to ensure efficiency and scalability.

General Role Responsibilities:

• Project Documentation & Requirements:
• Build content for change management plans, reports, processes, policies, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with various teams to assess the current state and design an optimal future state.
• Document configuration requirements, business rules, and data modeling needs.
• Develop and execute test scripts for system and process testing.
• Change Management & Training:
• Support the development of change management strategies and training materials.
• Conduct end-user training and ensure smooth adoption of new systems or processes.
• Execute enterprise application testing to ensure a smooth implementation.
• Process & System Improvements:
• Contribute to the internal support process and propose process improvements to senior management.
• Help resolve complex system and process issues and prevent future issues through corrective actions.
• Support & Consultation:
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for finance systems, providing solutions and best practices.
• Support functional design and resolution of issues during system implementation and go-live.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Support the work transition within the Shared Services Center and ensure process consistency across locations.
• Write, audit, and maintain process documentation, highlighting areas of concern to management.
• Project Leadership:
• Lead smaller-scale projects related to business integration, process improvement, and cost reduction.
• Define and monitor metrics for measuring the success and efficiency of implemented solutions.

Travel & Work Schedule:

• Up to 25% domestic travel, depending on project assignments.
• On-site Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, with flexibility for hybrid work schedules (e.g., 3 days in-office per week).
• Occasional extended hours and weekend work may be required, depending on project phase.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in finance or shared service projects.
• General accounting experience with Shared Services (Close/Record to Report).

Required Skills:

• Functional Finance (FICO) system knowledge of SAP S4 HANA.
• Ability to handle multiple project activities and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with OneStream implementation.
• Functional finance knowledge of PeopleSoft or SAP S4.
• Certified Green Belt in process improvement.
• Deep understanding of Shared Service processes, especially from deployment or integration projects.
• Experience with project metric setting and reporting progress.

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrates initiative and ambition.
• Collaborative with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and be a change agent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across diverse teams.
• Customer-focused, with an emphasis on exceptional project delivery.

Additional Considerations:

• The role will require close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including business requestors, IT analysts, and operations receivers.
• You’ll be expected to drive process improvements and create actionable solutions for enhancing business performance.

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• Access to multiple job opportunities based on your experience and goals
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• We’re committed to helping you grow professionally and find a role that fits

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Corning, NY 14830 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $55