Project Forecast Administrator

KLM Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global company in New York is seeking a Project Forecast Administrator to oversee project financials, manage budgets, and optimize financial processes. Candidates should possess a degree in business or finance and have proven experience in financial management. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. This hybrid position offers an opportunity to engage in various facets of project management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project financials, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with tech product owners and project managers to develop budgets.
• Provide financial reports to leadership highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

About the job Project Forecast Administrator

Project Forecast Administrator

New York, NY - Hybrid

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

• Financial Management: Manage and maintain project financials, including budgeting, forecasting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with tech product owners (TPM) & project managers (PM) to develop project budgets and forecasts. Monitor and analyse project financial performance, identify & document variances.
• Financial Reporting: and distribute regular financial reports to leadership highlighting key financial metrics, variances, and trends. Provide insights and analysis to support decision‑making and ensure transparency and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with technical product managers & project managers to provide financial guidance and support. Communicate financial information effectively and build strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial management. Streamline financial processes, enhance data accuracy and integrity, and leverage technology tools to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Project Governance: Maintain project governance processes and standards. Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and templates.
• Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning. Coordinate with project managers to ensure appropriate resource availability and utilisation.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with project management standards and requirements. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Facilitate lessons learned sessions and knowledge sharing.
• PMO Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the PMO. Maintain project management tools, templates, and repositories.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation within the PMO.
• PMO Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with organisational policies, standards and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete project documentation. Maintain PMO governance frameworks and controls.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions)

1. Do you have a Degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
2. Do you have skills as a part Qualified accountant CIMA, ACCA
3. Do you have Proven experience in project financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
4. Do you have Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
5. Do you have Proficiency in financial management software and tools.
6. Do you have Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Do you pay Attention to detail and ability to work with complex data.
8. Do you have Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Do you have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
10. Do you have theknowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
11. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder