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HNTB · 1 week ago

Project Finance Analyst I

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

4+ years exp

HNTB is a company focused on delivering solutions for complex infrastructure projects across the country. They are seeking a Project Finance Analyst I who will provide financial guidance to project teams, focusing on budgets, profitability, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

ConsultingLegalReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Engages and supports all financial aspects across the entire project lifecycle

Models and analyzes gross margin scenarios from initial engagement through final negotiations, offering revenue and cash performance recommendations and enhancement strategies

Ensures the accuracy of the PM system by overseeing changes to budget, commitments, forecasts, and expenditures, aligning work plans with client/contract requirements

Reviews and ensures timely and accurate invoice approval and payment applications according to client terms and requirements, including subcontracting needs. Collaborates with the project manager and cash management team to proactively resolve billing and revenue discrepancies

Generates and evaluates standard and ad hoc reports under guidance to identify and track potential cost issues and overruns. Investigates budget anomalies and escalates concerns to discuss actions

Forecasts and monitors project estimate-at-completion (EAC) by recording potential and actual changes to cost accounts, including change orders, trends, and deviations

Supports and may facilitate an efficient earnings review process with the project team, using GAAP and revenue recognition concepts to analyze project finance performance. Performs project revenue adjustments with general supervision

Escalates project performance that impacts office results to the finance supervisor in a timely manner

Develops client and subconsultant relationships, ensuring effective client service and efficient subconsultant management

Works with and utilizes PFAs for routine transactional support

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial analysisProject accountingData analysisCost controlsGAAP knowledgeExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsClient relationship managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, or

In lieu of education, 4 years of financial, project accounting/analysis, or related work experience

Ability to manage ownership of the project finance responsibilities for smaller, low-risk projects or assist in larger projects

Ability to read and comprehend basic contract requirements

Emerging understanding of project finance/accounting processes

Developing data analysis skills, able to accurately store, interpret, and present data using tools such as Excel, enterprise reporting systems, and project management systems

Developing conceptual and analytical skills, interpreting and taking/driving action on data

Developing organizational skills and the ability to multitask