IT Financial Analyst / Project Financial Controller

TEKsystems•North Chicago, IL

2d•$30 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a finance-forward position supporting IT initiatives within an R&D environment. The primary responsibilities include project financial ownership, forecasting, and portfolio cost control, with an additional focus on light project coordination. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, experience in IT project environments, and the ability to proactively partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and transparency across a portfolio of initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
5+ years of experience in financial management for IT or project-based work
Clarity PPM
SAP / SRM
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

Power BI (dashboard navigation and reporting)
Experience in regulated or highly structured environments
Exposure to R&D, life sciences, or enterprise IT portfolios
Consulting background

Responsibilities

Own financial tracking for a portfolio of IT projects, including budget vs. actuals.
Manage and report on CapEx and OpEx spend.
Perform month-end close activities, including variance analysis and forecasting updates.
Support Latest Best Estimate (LBE) processes.
Identify and resolve budget gaps, under- or over-spend, and missing or delayed invoices.
Participate in Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Planning cycles.
Build and maintain detailed project and portfolio financial forecasts.
Provide real-time financial visibility on amount spent to date, remaining budget, and future funding needs.
Anticipate financial risks and communicate mitigation strategies.
Use SAP / SRM to track invoice status, monitor vendor payments, and investigate missing or late invoices.
Coordinate with vendors, engineering leads, and procurement partners to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accurate financial and resource data within Clarity PPM.
Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
Track labor costs, time entries, and multi-vendor spend across projects.
Monitor project health dashboards and escalate risks or data inconsistencies.
Partner closely with Portfolio and Project Managers, Engineering and Product teams, and Finance, Accounting, and Procurement.
Operate with a high degree of ownership, proactive follow-up, and self-driven investigation.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage automation or reporting tools.