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Our client, an organisation within the defence sector is looking for a Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team.
Job Description
- Review program costs and estimates, offering support and constructive challenges to Project Managers (PMs) and Work Package Managers.
- Monitor weekly/monthly timesheet entries and cross-check them against program schedules to ensure accuracy in labor cost allocation.
- Track and analyze actual program financials compared to the original bid and updated forecasts.
- Maintain and update financial schedules and sub-ledgers, with a focus on program-related financial reporting.
- Conduct variance analysis on costs, scope, and schedules, and report any associated risks.
- Identify discrepancies and collaborate with project management to resolve outstanding issues.
- Assess program resource requirements and compare them with the actual resources allocated to the program.
- Prepare financial reports for customers in accordance with program contract obligations.
- Oversee program cash flow reports and perform gross margin analysis.
- Assist Program Managers with customer communications when needed.
- Support Program Managers with project tracking and Excel-based reporting tools.
- Contribute to the program budgeting and forecasting process.
- Provide regular program reports to PMs and senior management as requested.
- Lead formal quarterly Program Cost Reviews.
- Provide detailed program input for FP&A processes, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Coordinate and ensure timely completion of program invoicing, monitor unpaid invoices, and assist in resolving overdue payments.
- Support the month-end financial close process.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, coupled with experience in program management or in cross-functional roles that collaborate with program management teams.
