Strategic Project Finance Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Comprehensive benefits

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 acts as a trusted business partner for project financial management, revenue recognition, billing, collections, forecasting, and month-end close activities, with exposure to leadership and process

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

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

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Revenue recognition

Project accounting

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

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 acts as a trusted business partner for project financial management, revenue recognition, billing, collections, forecasting, and month-end close activities, with exposure to leadership and process