Project Financial Analyst

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits. We are currently seeking a Project Financial Analyst! Essential duties and responsibilities for the Project Financial Analyst include, but are not limited to: Collaborate with company management, project management, and clients to provide financial insight and report on the performance of assigned projects. Collaborate across teams enabling smooth project financial and reporting functionality. Leading at times. Assist in developing pricing for proposals to clients, preparing financial performance reviews, and maintaining project financial data. Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows. Perform ad hoc financial analysis for various project objectives. Use SQL or similar query languages to gather, organize, and report financial data from relational databases as part of standard project analysis. Ensure that the project fulfills all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies and goals. Understand revenue recognition, project invoicing, and general accounting rules. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a dynamic work environment. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our downtown Chicago office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Requirements

BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
Minimum 3 years of accounting / finance / analysis experience.
Must have excellent analytical ability and strong communication skills.
Must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation to identify and resolve problems.
Ability to comprehend, synthesize, and communicate complex topics with project teams.
Advanced skills in Excel required.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Power BI experience a plus.
SQL and/or data mining experience a plus.
Advanced degree and certification are desirable.
Audit skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with company management, project management, and clients to provide financial insight and report on the performance of assigned projects.
Collaborate across teams enabling smooth project financial and reporting functionality. Leading at times.
Assist in developing pricing for proposals to clients, preparing financial performance reviews, and maintaining project financial data.
Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis for various project objectives.
Use SQL or similar query languages to gather, organize, and report financial data from relational databases as part of standard project analysis.
Ensure that the project fulfills all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies and goals.
Understand revenue recognition, project invoicing, and general accounting rules.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a dynamic work environment.