Business Analyst II

Description:
Hybrid 3 days on-site in Plainfield, IN
Our client seeks a Business Analyst II to investigate and resolve financial and project-related exceptions within utility asset and project accounting. The role evaluates discrepancies between estimates and actuals, reviews coding for compliance with ARC rules, supports project closeout activities, and partners with project controls, project management, and engineering to drive corrective actions. The analyst will manage an assigned portfolio, execute a monthly review cadence, prepare journals, and maintain documentation with an appropriate audit trail. The position requires advanced Excel skills, strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and an investigative mindset.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $35.00 to $38.00/hr. w2
JN -20
Responsibilities:

• Investigate financial errors and exceptions from PowerPlan and related project accounting systems.
• Analyze variances between estimated and actual project costs and validate against thresholds.
• Research root causes of cost anomalies and accounting irregularities and recommend corrections.
• Review project coding and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with ARC rules.
• Manage a recurring portfolio review and execute a defined monthly exception resolution cadence.
• Prioritize workload to meet business objectives and timelines.
• Partner with Project Controls, Project Managers, and Engineering to gather facts and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Support project closeout activities, validate completion requirements, and assist with financial reconciliation.
• Prepare and process journal entries to correct identified financial issues.
• Maintain documentation of investigations, findings, resolutions, and audit support.

Experience Requirements:

• 3-6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in financial analysis, project cost controls, project accounting, or related fields preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to interpret financial and project-related information and work with large data sets.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, cost management, budgeting, and cost tracking principles.
• Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and root causes in financial data.
• Strong organizational skills with independent workload management.
• Preferred exposure to PowerPlan, Maximo, or EcoSys; training will be provided as needed.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and clear communication.

Education Requirements:

• Associate degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
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