Financial Analyst

Position Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Analyst to support project management and budget control activities. This role will play a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency across projects by leveraging Maximo and SAP systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor budgets, track expenditures, and provide actionable insights to drive informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Financial Support:

• Assist project managers in developing and maintaining project budgets.
• Monitor project costs and ensure alignment with financial forecasts.
• Track and report on project financial performance, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions.

Budget Management:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual budget planning and forecasting cycles.
• Reconcile actual expenditures against budgeted amounts and investigate discrepancies.

System Utilization:

• Use Maximo to manage work orders, asset costs, and budget allocations.
• Use SAP for financial reporting, cost tracking, and procurement support.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across both platforms.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.

Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a project-based environment.
• Proficiency in Maximo and SAP is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in engineering, construction, or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles.