Project Controls Reporting Analyst (Utilities)

Location: New Jersey
Type: Full-time, Hybrid, up to 3 days a week in office

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, nationally certified woman-owned management consulting firm specializing in program management and business intelligence services for the utilities sector. We’re looking for a skilled Financial Data Analyst to join our team and support project controls, cost management, and data reporting for utility clients.

We are seeking a mid-level Financial Data Analyst with 3-5 years of experience in project controls or a financial/business role. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and can quickly learn in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and MS Office tools is a plus. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial data and insights to support our utility clients’ program and portfolio management needs.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Controls Engineers (PCEs) and Project Control Schedulers (PCSs) to gather, analyze, and validate data for quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain portfolio/program status and variance reports, as well as executive dashboards.
• Prepare, publish, and present detailed reports to stakeholders, focusing on cost management, project controls, and performance metrics.
• Calculate and present cost and schedule KPIs, including Project Cost & Schedule Performance (PCSP) and Project Closeout Checklist.
• Reconcile and provide QA/QC of financial and project management data to support reporting and overall business needs.
• Coordinate and support documentation development for presentations and notifications.
• Use critical thinking to identify and resolve issues, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with business rules, procedures, and processes.
• Facilitate the gathering and organizing of documents and information from various stakeholders.
• Support the transition of reporting to Power BI, maintaining and building Power BI reports to provide stakeholders with actionable insights.
• Support ongoing reporting needs and adapt quickly to new requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cost reporting, project controls, or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data visualization) and experience with Power BI (preferred).
• SAP experience (preferred but not mandatory).
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and present findings.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Utility industry experience (preferred but not required).
• Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local legally protected class.

As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities.