Project Financial Analyst

Rae Security, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits package

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

Rae Security, Inc. in Houston seeks a Project Financial Analyst to support the accounting team with project reporting and inventory analytics. You will provide management with analysis and recommendations to increase productivity, reduce costs, and automate processes.

This role collaborates with sales and project management on costing, analyzes WIP and variances, and supports audits and closeout activities using Netsuite and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field and 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with project costing, forecasting and inventory analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on projects, advising sales and PM teams on costing and performance.
• Analyze inventory data and generate reports on usage and turns.
• Prepare project financial forecasts to meet internal and client reporting needs.
• Maintain relationships internally and externally and assist audits.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable and project closeout processes.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Netsuite experience

Excel & Word

Budgeting knowledge

Forecasting knowledge

Cost control

Project profitability understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

5+ years related experience

Tools

Netsuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Project Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting at RAE Security with a focus on project reporting and inventory analytics. This person will provide Management with analysis and recommendations for increasing productivity, reducing costs and automated processes.

Core Values

Be Respectful, Be Accountable, Be Exceptional

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits package
• Excellent growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support in connection with projects. Work closely with the sales and project management teams on project costing and performance, identifying areas of concern and making recommendations for improvements.
• Analyze Inventory data and produce reports, including key metrics on usage, turns, etc.
• Sets up and properly formats project financial forecasts to meet both the internal team and client reporting needs
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Assists with the development of contract abstracts
• Assists with internal and external audits while responding as directed
• Ensures timely management of accounts receivable and payables
• Manage the project financial closeout process
• Reviews Work in Process (WIP) on assigned projects and thoroughly understands and explains variances and balances
• Compile comparative analysis as directed by Management

Skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Netsuite experience including report writing and query writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
• Ability to communicate effectively, listens to understand, and can clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
• Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for solution
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. 5+ year of related experience.