Project Finance Business Partner

TAIT; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company #

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness stipend

Voluntary benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Project Finance Business Partner to act as an independent financial advisor across Producing, Production, and Operations teams on service-based and production-led projects.

This role strengthens financial discipline, improves forecast reliability, and ensures consistent application of commercial and accounting principles in dynamic project scopes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in project-based, production, agency, or complex service environments.
• Experience in project finance, commercial finance, project accounting, or project controls.
• Proven experience conducting site visits and project valuations (e.g., percent complete, earned value, cost-to-complete).
• Strong understanding of: Contract structures and commercial terms
• Cost forecasting, margin management, and financial risk
• Experience working in dynamic, change-driven project environments
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and agent vs. principal considerations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP / project costing systems
• Proven ability to work independently and confidently challenge financial assumptions
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and project costing systems

Responsibilities

• Independently review and validate project financial forecasts.
• Challenge underlying assumptions and align with contract terms.
• Identify financial risks, gaps, and inconsistencies, escalating issues early.
• Ensure forecasts reflect dynamic, change-driven project environments.
• Act as the primary finance partner to Producers and project teams from award through closeout.
• Provide clear financial insight to support decision-making on scope, delivery, and commercial trade-offs.
• Support teams in understanding the financial implications of scope changes, client negotiations, and execution risks.
• Balance partnership with objective financial challenge.
• Review contracts and change orders to ensure alignment with projections.
• Ensure compliant application of agent vs. principal accounting.
• Validate inputs into revenue recognition, cost treatment, and forecast updates.
• Monitor actual performance vs forecast and investigate variances.
• Drive forecasting methodology consistency and documentation.
• Improve visibility and transparency of project financial performance.
• Support audit requirements related to project financials.
• Partner with Project Accounting, FP&A, and Operations to align forecasts with actuals.
• Translate finance policies into practical guidance for project teams.
• Contribute to improvement of forecasting tools and processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Project costing

Earned value

Revenue recognition

Contract terms

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Project Finance Business Partner acts as a trusted financial advisor and independent reviewer to Producing, Production, and Operations teams across service-based and production-led projects.

Operating alongside project teams, but independent from delivery pressures, the role strengthens financial discipline, improves forecast reliability, and ensures consistent application of commercial and accounting principles across complex, evolving project scopes.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Project Financial Assurance & Validation

• Independently review and validate project financial forecasts, including contract value, revenue, cost-to-complete, and margin assumptions
• Challenge underlying assumptions, ensuring alignment with contract terms, scope, delivery plans, and vendor commitments
• Identify financial risks, gaps, and inconsistencies, escalating issues early and clearly
• Ensure forecasts reflect the realities of dynamic, change-driven project environments

Business Partnering with Producing & Production Teams

• Act as the primary finance partner to Producers and project teams from project award through closeout
• Provide clear financial insight to support decision-making on scope, delivery, and commercial trade-offs
• Support teams in understanding the financial implications of scope changes, client negotiations, and execution risks
• Balance strong partnership with objective, independent financial challenge

Commercial, Contract & Accounting Oversight

• Review contracts and change orders to ensure alignment between commercial terms and financial projections
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of agent vs. principal accounting, particularly in vendor-driven and service-based delivery models
• Validate inputs into revenue recognition, cost treatment, and forecast updates in collaboration with Project Accounting
• Monitor actual performance vs forecast and investigate material variances

Governance, Controls & Transparency

• Act as a second line of defense over project financial integrity, independent of delivery pressures
• Drive consistency in forecasting methodologies, assumptions, and documentation standards
• Improve visibility and transparency of project financial performance and risks
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to project financials

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Project Accounting, FP&A, and Operations to ensure alignment between forecasts, actuals, and reporting
• Serve as the key finance interface for Producing and Production teams
• Translate finance policies into practical guidance for project teams, ensuring smooth and compliant execution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial tools, templates, and forecasting processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 8+ years’ experience in project-based, production, agency, or complex service environments
• Experience in project finance, commercial finance, project accounting, or project controls
• Proven experience conducting site visits and project valuations (e.g., percent complete, earned value, cost-to-complete).
• Strong understanding of:
• Contract structures and commercial terms
• Cost forecasting, margin management, and financial risk
• Experience working in dynamic, change-driven project environments
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and agent vs. principal considerations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP / project costing systems
• Proven ability to work independently and confidently challenge financial assumptions
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and project costing systems

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness stipends
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.