Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Remote or Onsite (specify if applicable)

Industry: Insurance

Function: Finance

Experience Level: Mid-Senior

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Relocation Assistance: Not Provided

Pay Rate: $66/hr

Duration: Contract

Openings: 1

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst with at least 10 years of experience in financial planning, project budgeting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate has experience supporting technology-driven projects and is comfortable collaborating with product and project management stakeholders to ensure financial transparency, accuracy, and accountability across project lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Financial Management: Own and maintain accurate project financials including budget creation, forecasting, variance analysis, and reconciliation.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with Technical Product Managers (TPMs) and Project Managers (PMs) to build and manage project budgets. Track and report on variances.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely and accurate financial reports highlighting key metrics, performance trends, and risks.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to automate financial tracking processes, improve accuracy, and streamline workflows.

• Project Governance: Ensure adherence to governance standards and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).

• Resource Management: Support capacity planning and resource allocation in coordination with project teams.

• Quality Assurance: Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure compliance with financial and project standards.

• PMO Support: Assist in maintaining PMO documentation, templates, tools, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
  

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred
  

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and project cost control
  

• Proficiency with financial management tools and Excel-based reporting
  

• Experience supporting financials within IT, PMO, or Agile product environments
  

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  

• High attention to detail and organizational skills
  

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex financial information clearly
  

• Familiarity with project management frameworks such as Agile and Waterfall
  

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