Project Financial Analyst

Eliassen Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a Project Financial Analyst to investigate and resolve financial and project-related exceptions within utility asset and project accounting processes. You will analyze discrepancies, support closeout activities, and partner with project controls, management, and engineering to implement corrective actions.

The role requires 3–6 years of experience, advanced Excel, and familiarity with PowerPlan/Maximo/EcoSys; W2 options with Med/Dental/Vision, 401k matching,

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial analysis and project accounting or related fields.
• Strong Excel, data analysis, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate financial errors and exceptions in project accounting systems.
• Analyze variances between estimated and actual project costs and root causes.
• Review project coding and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage a monthly portfolio review and resolve identified issues.
• Prepare and process journal entries and maintain audit trails.
• Support project closeout activities related to ARC compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost controls

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPlan

Maximo

EcoSys

Job description

Description:

Hybrid 3 days on-site in Raleigh, NC

Our client seeks a Project Financial Analyst to investigate and resolve financial and project-related exceptions within utility asset and project accounting processes. The role analyzes discrepancies between estimates and actuals, reviews project data for compliance with ARC rules, supports project closeout activities, and partners with project controls, project management, and engineering to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. The analyst will manage a recurring portfolio review cadence, perform detailed data analysis, prepare journals, and maintain documentation to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $30.00 to $40.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Investigate financial errors and exceptions generated through PowerPlan and related project accounting systems.
• Analyze variances between estimated and actual project costs and research root causes of anomalies and irregularities.
• Review project coding and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with established rules.
• Manage and review an assigned project portfolio on a defined monthly cadence and resolve identified issues.
• Prioritize workload to meet business objectives and timelines.
• Partner with Project Controls, Project Managers, and Engineering to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct investigative discussions and communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Support project closeout activities related to ARC compliance, validate completion requirements, and assist with reconciliations.
• Prepare and process journal entries to correct identified financial issues.
• Maintain documentation of investigations, findings, resolutions, and audit trails.

Experience Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in financial analysis, project cost controls, project accounting, or related fields preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and project-related information and work with large data sets.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, cost management, budgeting, and cost tracking principles.
• Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and root causes in financial data with strong organizational skills.
• Preferred exposure to PowerPlan, Maximo, or EcoSys; training will be provided as needed.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, curiosity, attention to detail, independence, and communication skills.

Education Requirements:

• Associate degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.