Project Manager/Financial Analyst

Next Generation Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New York is seeking a skilled Project Manager / Financial Analyst to join their Budget Planning & Administration team. This hybrid role will focus on aligning HR budgeting efforts, overseeing non-labor expenditures, and ensuring effective financial planning and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills and proficiency in PeopleSoft FSCM, with substantial experience in financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in finance, budget planning, and oversight.
• Hands-on experience managing full budget plans and financial operations.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and requisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budget requisitions for the People Tower Department.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and perform forecasting.
• Prepare and distribute monthly KPI and budget performance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft FSCM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager / Financial Analyst

Job Summary:
Next Generation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Financial Analyst to support our client’s Budget Planning & Administration team within the People Tower. This hybrid role, for NYC, will play a critical part in aligning HR budgeting efforts, overseeing non-labor expenditures, and ensuring strategic financial planning and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in finance and budget oversight, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in PeopleSoft FSCM.

Job Summary:

• Support the People Tower Department by developing and managing budget requisitions
• Reconcile and process vendor invoices and perform forecasting and financial planning
• Partner with Accounts Payable and procurement teams to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments
• Clean and optimize general ledger coding across non-labor expense categories
• Oversee accounts receivable/payables related to DCAS and inter-agency chargebacks
• Manage the Employee Activity Fund Account and associated internal HR financial processes
• Ensure financial procedures align with organizational policies and quality control standards
• Process employee pass replacements and coordinate quarterly distribution
• Close non-essential or outdated HR-related purchase orders
• Prepare and distribute monthly KPI and budget performance reports to senior HR leadership
• Reconcile year-end non-labor budget usage and ensure complete utilization of funding
• Provide Deputy Chiefs with monthly financial reports to assess unit-level budget performance

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in finance, budget planning, and oversight
• Hands-on experience managing full budget plans and financial operations
• Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft FSCM, including reporting functionality
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and requisition processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to relay complex financial data clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across all levels

Job Benefits:

• Competitive FTE hourly rate range based on experience and education of approximately $75 to $85 an hour