Project Financial Analyst

Overview

The Squires Group is seeking a Project Financial Analyst to support a major utility company in the Washington DC metro area. This long-term opportunity is ideal for a professional with expertise in project financial processes, budgeting, and financial governance within a fast-paced IT environment. Reporting to the Senior Project Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transitioning and maturing financial practices to align with a Plan, Build, Run operating model, specifically focusing on the "Build" phase.

This role is 100% REMOTE, but candidates should have the flexibility to travel as needed for the role.  Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform utilities businesses by leveraging technology for accelerated value delivery.
• Develop and enhance scalable financial tracking and reporting processes at the project and portfolio levels.
• Manage monthly financial deliverables, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, and cost management for IT initiatives.
• Ensure proper allocation of capital expenditures (CapEx) versus operating expenditures (OpEx) by applying financial governance best practices.
• Oversee financial reporting activities, including managing work orders, tracking worksheets, labor/overhead expense reporting, and preparing accruals/UVL processing.
• Partner with portfolio delivery managers to provide comprehensive project and portfolio financial insights.
• Create ad hoc and complex reports for leadership, detailing budgets, cost analysis, and forecasting recommendations.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging tools like Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint for efficiency gains.
• Present project and financial updates to executives and technical staff, tailoring content to varying levels of audience expertise.
• Drive accountability and success across multi-vendor and mixed-resource environments.

Qualifications

• Passion for driving organizational transformation and delivering measurable financial outcomes.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial budgeting, forecasting, accruals processing, and actual cost tracking in IT or related domains.
• Proficiency with financial systems like PeopleSoft and JD Edwards (JDE).
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas and functions) and familiarity with SharePoint and Power BI; experience with utilities preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a team-focused environment that promotes continuous learning and professional growth.
• Relevant certifications in project management are a plus.

• W2 Hourly rate: $63 - $88. Rate is based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and is subject to change at any time.

• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field. Check out our Referral Program!The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/squiresreferral.

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Salary : $63 - $88