Sr. Project Finance Analyst

Jensen Hughes; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Sr. Project Financial Analyst to join our Project Finance organization. This role partners closely with Project Managers and Operations Leaders to support the financial performance of a portfolio of projects throughout the project lifecycle.

The Sr. Project Financial Analyst serves as a trusted business partner responsible for project financial management, revenue recognition, billing, collections, forecasting, and month-end close activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, finance, auditing, revenue analysis, or similar roles.
• Understanding of revenue recognition and project-based financial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial results and recommend actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with project and operational stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Deltek Costpoint experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to support the financial performance of assigned projects.
• Review contracts and ensure proper project setup, including revenue recognition, billing, and delivery requirements.
• Manage project financial metrics, including revenue, margin, backlog, unbilled accounts, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, invoicing, and collections in accordance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Support month-end close activities, including financial review, reporting, and analysis.
• Analyze project performance and identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in preparing and delivering financial reviews with Project Managers and Operations leadership.
• Proactively work with stakeholders to resolve aging unbilled balances, accounts receivable issues, and other financial challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Contracts, Accounting, and Tax, to support project and business objectives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement scalable solutions to enhance efficiency and financial controls.
• Support departmental initiatives, audits, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with onboarding, training, knowledge sharing, and development of best practices within the Project Finance organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Partnership building

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Sr. Project Financial Analyst to join our Project Finance organization.This role partners closely with Project Managers and Operations Leaders to support the financial performance of a portfolio of projects throughout the project lifecycle.

The Sr. Project Financial Analyst serves as a trusted business partner responsible for projectfinancial management, revenue recognition, billing, collections, forecasting, andmonth-end close activities. This role also provides exposure to leadership, business partnering, and process improvement opportunities, making it an ideal position for candidates interested in future growth within Project Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to support the financial performance of assigned projects.


• Review contracts and ensure proper project setup, including revenue recognition, billing, and delivery requirements.


• Manage project financial metrics, including revenue, margin, backlog, unbilled accounts, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable.


• Ensureaccuraterevenue recognition, invoicing, and collectionsin accordance withcontractual terms and company policies.


• Supportmonth-end close activities, including financial review, reporting, and analysis.


• Analyze project performance andidentifyfinancial risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.


• Assistin preparing and delivering financial reviews with Project Managers and Operations leadership.


• Proactively work with stakeholders to resolve aging unbilled balances,accountsreceivable issues, and other financial challenges.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Contracts, Accounting, and Tax, to support project and businessobjectives.


• Identifyprocess improvement opportunities and help implement scalable solutions to enhance efficiency and financial controls.


• Support departmental initiatives, audits, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts.


• Assistwith onboarding, training, knowledge sharing, and development of best practices within the Project Finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• 4+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, finance, auditing, revenue analysis, or similar roles.


• Understandingofrevenue recognition and project-basedfinancial management.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial results and recommend actions.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to build strong partnerships with project and operational stakeholders.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Experience with ERP systems;DeltekCostpoint experience is preferred.

What We're Looking For

• Strong ownership and accountability.


• Curiosity and the ability to translate financial data into business insights.


• A proactive approach toidentifyingand resolving issues.


• Confidence partnering with project and operational leaders.


• Interest in leadership development and future growth opportunities within Project Finance.


• A commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Career Path Opportunity

This position is designed to provide exposure to broader business partnering, project portfolio management, and leadership responsibilities, creating a development pathway toward Senior Project Financial Analyst, Project Finance Lead, and Project Financial Manager opportunities.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range

$90,000—$100,000 USD

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

• Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.