Project Controls Analyst

Revel IT; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Revel IT in Newark, NJ is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst / Program Financial Analyst to support a large, high-visibility program. This role blends finance, project management, and business operations to deliver insights that help drive program success.

You will partner with program leadership, project managers, finance and engineering to manage budgets, forecasts, reporting and KPI dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, program financial analysis, cost engineering, project accounting, or financial planning.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, variance analysis, accruals, KPI reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI; SAP or another ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor program budgets and forecasts.
• Track actual spending versus forecast and analyze budget variances.
• Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Create and maintain KPI dashboards and executive-level reporting.
• Support cost forecasting and financial planning activities across multiple workstreams.
• Partner with project managers, PMO, finance, vendors, and engineering teams to validate expenditures and financial performance.
• Maintain financial controls and documentation to support audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Respond to ad hoc financial and program reporting requests.
• Present financial analysis and program updates to leadership and program stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

KPI reporting

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)

Employment Type: 12+ Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst / Program Financial Analyst to support a large, high-visibility program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of finance, project management, and business operations while providing meaningful insights that help drive program success.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll partner with program leadership, project managers, finance, and engineering teams to manage budgets, forecasts, reporting, and key performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor program budgets and forecasts.
• Track actual spending versus forecast and analyze budget variances.
• Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Create and maintain KPI dashboards and executive-level reporting.
• Support cost forecasting and financial planning activities across multiple workstreams.
• Partner with project managers, PMO, finance, vendors, and engineering teams to validate expenditures and financial performance.
• Maintain financial controls and documentation to support audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Respond to ad hoc financial and program reporting requests.
• Present financial analysis and program updates to leadership and program stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, program financial analysis, cost engineering, project accounting, or financial planning.
• Strong experience with:
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cost reporting
• Variance analysis
• Accruals
• KPI reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI is highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or another enterprise ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Utilities, energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or large capital program experience.
• Experience supporting executive reporting and program governance.

What We're Looking For

• Self-starter who requires minimal direction
• Fast learner with a positive attitude
• Strong financial and analytical mindset
• Team player who enjoys collaborating across organizations
• Comfortable presenting findings to program leadership
• Process-driven professional who consistently delivers high-quality work

Location: Hybrid – Newark, NJ (3 days/week onsite)