Finance Analyst III

Our client is looking for a highly motivated Financial Analyst who can work independently and accurately in our Capital Projects department.

The candidate selected for this position will assist the Capital Projects Manager with implementing and maintaining day-to-day processes and work on process improvements within the department.

Responsible for budget reporting and project tracking data and activities to provide relevant and up-to-date information to support Facilities' capital project management.

Top Skills :

Ability to work independently, especially since this is a hybrid type of work.

And daily oversight in an office environment is not part of the role.

Strong Financial Acumen, understands accounting processes, accruals, etc.

Excel Spreadsheet : can use spreadsheets and pivot tables etc.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and monitor Upstate and Downstate NY Capital Projects OpCo budgets and financials.
• Provide detailed forecast accuracy analysis, including Budget versus Actual spending and Forecast verses

Actual spending.

• Monitor and review project financial information, updating where necessary to identify any anomalies or discrepancies and ensure management has access to up-to-date and accurate information.
• Support third-party Capital Planning teams with monthly actuals and forecast reporting.
• Support the monthly reporting process by accurately reporting the monthly result to the timetable.
• Prepare spending reports and obtain monthly spending data and report Capital Projects' monthly accruals

from the company database and review to ensure the accuracy of accounting and manage the reclassification of

false charges as necessary.

• Assist in creating and maintaining project documentation and tracking from project initiation through project closeout.
• Track Property Services stock furniture and carpet inventory depletion for requested project locations.
• Maintain databases on project information, including budget, spending, and schedule.
• Assist in project closeout process, including data collection, correction of inaccuracies, asset unitization, and work order closeout.
• Support the team by helping organize and improve processes & procedures that benefit the department

to run efficiently and effectively.

• Ensure and support the delivery of all the company and JLL financials related to the contract.
• Identify tactical and strategic opportunities, gaps, and financial risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred) and / or 5+ years equivalent work experience or business support experience.
• SAP & Ariba knowledge preferred
• Strong analytical skills, using systems including Microsoft Excel
• Power Plan system knowledge a plus
• Must be detail oriented and a creative problem solver
• Must have experience with transactions-based processes
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant utility industry and / or construction project management is a plus
• Highly motivated with the ability to take an assignment and progress independently and produce accurate work

Hybrid : 1 or 2 days a week