Project Finance Partner: Forecasting, Margin & Risk

WSP in the U.S.; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Project Financial Advisor to partner with project teams and deliver disciplined financial stewardship across the project lifecycle, from setup to revenue recognition. The role emphasizes profitability analysis, budgeting input, rate reviews, and contract compliance, supporting decisions with data-driven insights.

A bachelor's degree in accounting/business and 1–3 years in project finance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or closely-related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of project finance or commercial finance experience in engineering, construction, or professional services.
• Suitable qualifications/accreditations in Accounting/Finance/Business relevant to the jurisdiction(s) you are operating within.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office and ERP tools (Oracle preferred).
• Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools (advantageous).
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the sound financial management of projects by working as an active financial partner to Project Managers, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and financial terms.
• Provide guidance on initial project setup, including WBS development, budgeting, rate selection, and pricing tool inputs.
• Advise on project financial planning and risk identification.
• Support the review of category rates and labor structures to help maintain project recoverability and financial performance.
• Review labor structures to identify and flag areas for rate optimization and margin improvement.
• Advise on project funding, billing methods, and rates for assigned projects.
• Identify and communicate margin-related observations and cost-to-serve considerations to support financial performance.
• Support the assessment of financial impact of subcontracts to ensure alignment with prime contract and profitability objectives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or closely-related discipline

Tools

PowerBI

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Project Financial Advisor to partner with project teams and deliver disciplined financial stewardship across the project lifecycle, from setup to revenue recognition. The role emphasizes profitability analysis, budgeting input, rate reviews, and contract compliance, supporting decisions with data-driven insights.

A bachelor's degree in accounting/business and 1–3 years in project finance are required.