Project Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Deep familiarity with manufacturing ERPs (like SAP, NAV).
• Advanced Excel capabilities, and a strong understanding of standard costing systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint models.
• Ability to shift priorities and multi-task while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work diligently with little oversight.
• Ability to recognize sensitive, confidential, or material non-public information and maintain the confidentiality of such information.
• Able to read, speak and write English.
• Ability to use sophisticated computer software programs to achieve job functions.
• Sitting – at desk or computer station, standing, walking, speaking, hearing – frequent.
• Bending/Stooping, twisting, lifting – occasional.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Gripping, reaching, writing, fingering (data entry), handling (paper, files, etc.) – frequent.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• Fine Motor Skills - typing, 10-key, ability to write for extended periods of time.
• Communication - phone communication, communication with personnel and vendors.
• Seeing - able to see the computer screen.
• Climbing - able to go up and down stairs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting or industrial project administration
• 1-3 years’ experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client invoices, track project costs, and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) balances.
• Compare actual project expenses against budgets and perform cost -to-completion evaluations.
• Audit and analyze actual assembly costs against standard engineered BOM quotes to catch and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor raw material procurement, track work-in-progress (WIP) assembly stages, and account for scrap or component waste.
• Track shop floor assembly hours and allocating manufacturing overhead costs directly to specific custom equipment projects.
• Manage progressive billing structures based on assembly phases, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and final equipment delivery.
• Work with projects leads to forecast cash flow, handling contract changes, and solving billing discrepancies.
• Collaboration with Project Manager, Production Manager, Supply Chain to ensure positive project progress.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders, vendors and customers.
• Use financial reporting and general ledger systems to support internal and external needs for reports and other information.
• Performs other related duties as required.