Sr. Financial Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team, with a strong focus on project budgeting, financial tracking, and revenue recognition support. This role will act as a key liaison between Finance, Project Management, and external customers to ensure the financial integrity and performance of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with project manager to develop and maintain detailed project budgets and forecasts
• Track project spend against budgets and provide variance analysis and financial insights

Project Financial Support

• Partner closely with project team and external customers to support financial planning and resolve budget or billing issues
• Support contract review for financial implications, billing terms, and revenue recognition treatment
• Assist in preparing financial documentation for customer reporting or audits

Revenue Recognition & Month-End Close

• Coordinate with accounting to ensure timely and accurate recognition of project revenue in accordance with GAAP or ASC 606
• Monitor project milestones, percent completion, and billing schedules to support revenue recognition
• Prepare and review journal entries and accruals related to project financials

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate and maintain project-level financial reports and dashboards for internal management
• Provide insights into project profitability, cost drivers, and financial risk areas
• Participate in cross-functional reviews to assess financial health of projects and make recommendations

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to streamline project finance processes and improve tools/templates
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and project financial policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
• 4–6 years of experience in financial analysis, with a focus on project or contract-based environments
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles and revenue recognition (e.g., percent-of-completion, ASC 606)
• Excellent Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and project accounting systems (Microsoft Business Central/Progressus)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and directly with customers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities

Preferred Experience

• Industry experience in Ship Repair and Ship Building
• Familiarity with customer contracts, billing schedules, and project milestone tracking
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI)