Project Finance Lead

Cushman & Wakefield • Washington, DC

11d • $110,500 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Project Finance Lead on the Programs and Projects (P&P) team, you will serve as a strategic financial partner supporting financial planning, analysis, and performance management for commercial real estate and construction projects. Embedded in the delivery organization, the role enables data-driven decisions, optimizes capital deployment, and aligns financial strategy with project execution.

You will lead financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting across a portfolio of projects, collaborating with project managers, estimators, and client stakeholders. Your analysis will inform investment decisions, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and 7–10 years of FP&A experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or project-based environments. Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and reporting-tool proficiency are required, as is familiarity with project management systems and ERP platforms. A CPA, CFA, or MBA is preferred but not required.

Employment offers are contingent upon verification of identity and U.S. work eligibility, U.S. citizenship, drug testing, criminal background checks, education verification, and reference checks. A clean DMV record is required for driving roles. The role offers compensation of $110,500–$130,000, depending on factors including location, experience, qualifications, and other stated eligibility factors. Eligible employees may enroll in company benefit programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Experience supporting capital projects, client-facing reporting, and portfolio-level financial strategy.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with project management systems such as Procore or PMWeb and ERP platforms such as Oracle or SAP.
• Strong understanding of project delivery models, cost structures, and capital planning frameworks.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across delivery, finance, and client teams.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, including identifying financial risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• High accuracy in reporting, documentation, and compliance.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• FP&A experience in construction, real estate, or project-based environments.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for project budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Partner with project teams to align financial targets with delivery milestones and client expectations.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support long-range capital planning by analyzing cost trends, funding strategies, and ROI metrics.
• Consolidate financial data across projects to inform client investment decisions.
• Provide insights into regional market dynamics, cost escalations, and schedule impacts.
• Create dashboards and reports tracking project financial health, CPI/KPI metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Present financial insights to internal leaders and client stakeholders in a clear, actionable format.
• Support quarterly business reviews and client reporting packages.
• Work with estimators, project managers, and procurement teams to validate cost assumptions and vendor pricing.
• Coordinate with finance and operations teams on billing, accruals, and revenue recognition.
• Liaise between delivery teams and client finance groups to support transparency and alignment.
• Improve financial processes, tools, and controls to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with client financial policies, contractual obligations, and audit requirements.
• Support system enhancements and data integrity efforts across financial platforms.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally available to eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plans are generally available to eligible employees.
• Life and disability insurance programs are generally available to eligible employees.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work are generally available to eligible employees.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior