Project Financial Advisor

WSP • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a Project Financial Advisor in the United States to support its Power and Energy business line. The PFA serves as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, helping drive project profitability, financial compliance, forecasting accuracy, and overall financial performance across a portfolio of projects. The role requires strong project finance experience in a professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting environment, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and provide financial insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of project accounting, project finance, commercial finance, or related experience; preferably in engineering, construction, environmental, consulting, or professional services organizations.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Experience supporting medium to large, complex project portfolios.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, variance analysis, and project performance reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contract financial terms and assess project financial risk.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with project teams, operational leaders, and finance partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Professional accounting or finance designation (CPA, CMA, ACCA, CGA, or equivalent).
• Oracle ERP experience.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools.
• Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, environmental, or professional services projects.
• Experience with EAC/ETC forecasting methodologies.
• Experience supporting revenue recognition, WIP management, and contract compliance activities.
• Experience working with geographically diverse and matrixed project teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to support project financial success.
• Guide project setup, including budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), billing methods, and rates.
• Review project financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support project forecasting, revenue recognition, and profitability management.
• Analyze labor utilization, project costs, and margins to improve performance.
• Advise teams on project funding, contract requirements, and financial controls.
• Review project and contract structures for financial accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor contract terms, billing requirements, and revenue recognition methods.
• Ensure adherence to WSP financial policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
• Support audit requests and maintain complete and accurate financial documentation.
• Assist with compliance reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Prepare and review project forecasts, budgets, and financial projections.
• Analyze performance against financial targets and KPIs; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support working capital management, revenue accruals, and project cash flow activities.
• Provide financial reporting and commentary to project and finance leadership.
• Monitor financial performance across multiple projects and present insights in project review meetings.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting project profitability.
• Support project closeout and ensure financial obligations are completed.
• Escalate significant financial concerns and recommend solutions to management.
• Partner with Project Managers, Finance Business Partners, Accounting, Procurement, Billing, and Operations teams.
• Support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Promote strong financial controls and governance across the business.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

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