Project Financial Analyst

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C • Chicago, IL

84d • $70,510 - $103,820 • 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!

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

• 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.
• Collaborate with company management, project management, and clients to provide financial insight and report on the performance of assigned projects.
• Ensure that the project fulfills all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies and goals.
• Collaborate across teams enabling smooth project financial and reporting functionality. Leading at times.
• Understand revenue recognition, project invoicing, and general accounting rules.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees