Business Analyst Professional II

eTeam; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a Business Analyst II in Plainfield, IN (Hybrid) to analyze financial and project accounting exceptions across a portfolio of projects. You will investigate discrepancies between estimates and actual costs, ensure ARC compliance, and support project closeout activities under a structured monthly cadence.

The role requires strong financial acumen, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Project Controls, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience with project controls and accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Exception Analysis
• Investigate financial errors and exceptions generated through PowerPlan and related project accounting systems.
• Analyze discrepancies between estimated and actual project costs, including cases where variances exceed established thresholds.
• Research and identify root causes of project cost anomalies and accounting irregularities.
• Review project coding and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and review an assigned portfolio of projects on a recurring basis.
• Execute a defined monthly cadence for evaluating project exceptions and resolving identified issues.
• Prioritize workload to meet business objectives and established timelines.
• Partner with Project Controls personnel, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct investigative discussions and ask probing questions to understand underlying issues.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Support project closeout activities related to ARC compliance requirements.
• Review project financial status and validate completion requirements.
• Assist with financial reconciliation efforts during project closure.
• Prepare and process journal entries as needed to support correction of identified financial issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of investigations, findings, and resolutions.
• Ensure appropriate audit trail and supporting records are retained.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project accounting

Stakeholder communication

Root cause analysis

Audit/compliance

PowerPlan

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PowerPlan

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst Professional II

Locations: Plainfield, IN 46168 (Hybrid)

Duration: 36 Months+

Job Description

The Business Analyst II is responsible for investigating and resolving financial and project-related exceptions identified through utility asset and project accounting processes. This role focuses on analyzing discrepancies between estimates and actual costs, reviewing project data for compliance with established ARC rules, and supporting project closeout activities. The analyst acts as a key liaison between project controls, project management, and engineering stakeholders to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and ensure financial accuracy across a portfolio of projects.

This position requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a highly inquisitive mindset. The successful candidate will independently manage assigned workload, investigate complex issues, and work cross-functionally to drive resolution of financial exceptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Exception Analysis
• Investigate financial errors and exceptions generated through PowerPlan and related project accounting systems.
• Analyze discrepancies between estimated and actual project costs, including cases where variances exceed established thresholds.
• Research and identify root causes of project cost anomalies and accounting irregularities.
• Review project coding and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Project Portfolio Review
• Manage and review an assigned portfolio of projects on a recurring basis.
• Execute a defined monthly cadence for evaluating project exceptions and resolving identified issues.
• Prioritize workload to meet business objectives and established timelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with Project Controls personnel, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct investigative discussions and ask probing questions to understand underlying issues.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Project Closeout Support
• Support project closeout activities related to ARC compliance requirements.
• Review project financial status and validate completion requirements.
• Assist with financial reconciliation efforts during project closure.
• Financial Documentation & Journals
• Prepare and process journal entries as needed to support correction of identified financial issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of investigations, findings, and resolutions.
• Ensure appropriate audit trail and supporting records are retained.

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate degree required.