Project Finance & Analytics Analyst

alfredbeneschco; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Project Analyst to support the financial and operational performance of our project teams, partnering with Division Managers, Group Managers, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up accurately and financially monitored.

You will analyze project data, maintain financial records, and collaborate with Accounting and clients to resolve billing issues, supporting budgets, forecasts, and proposals.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience as a Project Analyst.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience in project accounting, project administration, finance, or a related business operations role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and recognize potential issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to effectively utilize and learn accounting, project management, scheduling, and other business software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to establish new projects, prepare Project Information Forms (PIFs), and ensure project setup aligns with contractual terms, budgets, billing requirements, and revenue recognition guidelines.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, billing, accounts receivable, work in progress (WIP), projections, and budgets, identifying potential issues and partnering with project leadership on appropriate actions.
• Review monthly project and financial reports, analyze project data and trends, and provide Division Managers, Group Managers, and Project Managers with clear insights into project performance.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Accounting, and clients to resolve billing and project accounting issues and maintain accurate financial information.
• Support annual financial and capital spending budgets, ongoing forecasting, and financial information needed for proposals and contracts.
• Review and support the processing of purchase requests, invoices, expense reports, check requests, timesheets, and other project-related financial documentation as required.
• Help maintain accurate and complete project records, including contracts, scopes of work, budgets, quality documentation, and other required project materials.
• Serve as a project accounting resource to Project Managers by providing guidance, training, financial data, and support with project accounting tools and processes.
• Collaborate across Operations, Accounting, and other departments to support efficient project administration and overall business performance.

Skills

Project accounting

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication

Prioritization

Financial interpretation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Project Analyst to support the financial and operational performance of our project teams, partnering with Division Managers, Group Managers, and Project Managers to ensure projects are set up accurately and financially monitored.

You will analyze project data, maintain financial records, and collaborate with Accounting and clients to resolve billing issues, supporting budgets, forecasts, and proposals.