IT Project Financial Analyst II

Role Summary
This position involves managing the financial aspects of multiple IT projects within a dynamic environment. The individual will be responsible for overseeing project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking to support project delivery and ensure financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of transforming financial data into insightful reports and recommendations to aid decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management support for a portfolio of IT projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Independently own the financial picture for assigned projects, partnering with project managers, PMO leaders, and finance teams.
• Analyze project financial performance, tracking actuals against plans, identifying variances, and communicating insights effectively.
• Support the Project Change Request process by evaluating financial impacts, risks, and funding needs.
• Collaborate with finance to support capital versus expense classification, capitalization activities, funding requests, and month-end closing activities.
• Monitor project financial risks, trends, and key performance indicators, escalating concerns and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate financial reports, dashboards, and documentation to support data integrity and reporting standards.
• Ensure consistent application of financial controls and adherence to governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support complex workflows by managing multiple projects efficiently and maintaining detailed records.
• Partner across departments to optimize project financial health and facilitate transparent communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with equivalent experience; bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in project financial analysis, FP&A, cost analysis, or project controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and forecasts for a portfolio of projects.
• Working knowledge of project-accounting concepts such as capital vs. expense, capitalization, and estimate-at-completion forecasting.
• Experience with enterprise ERP or project-accounting systems, such as Oracle or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including report and dashboard creation.
• Comfortable working with AI-powered productivity and analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and Power BI.
• Familiarity with the project life cycle and its financial implications.

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.