Project Financial Analyst: Budgets & Dashboards

The Building People; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, is seeking a Project Analyst to support project managers and leadership in planning, tracking, and monitoring budgets and costs for government contracting initiatives in Leesburg, VA.

You will develop financial forecasts, prepare dashboards, review invoices, and ensure projects meet contractual and financial requirements, requiring 3–5 years of experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited school or 3-5 years of finance, accounting, project analyst experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance/accounting in a government contracting environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to build budgets and align resources with project needs.
• Develop financial forecasts and recommend cost-saving or efficiency measures when appropriate.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Compare actual costs against estimates to identify variances and potential risks.
• Prepare reports and dashboards that provide visibility into project performance.
• Assist in reviewing and approving vendor invoices.
• Work with pricing, contracts and procurement in securing necessary project support requirements.
• Conduct monthly budget review meetings with project managers and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization skills

Team player

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Building People, LLC, is seeking a Project Analyst to support project managers and leadership in planning, tracking, and monitoring budgets and costs for government contracting initiatives in Leesburg, VA.

You will develop financial forecasts, prepare dashboards, review invoices, and ensure projects meet contractual and financial requirements, requiring 3–5 years of experience and strong Excel skills.