Project Financial Analyst
Company Overview
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, weremain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
Overview – Role
Jensen Hughes is seeking a highly motivated Project Financial Analyst, to play a crucial role within the Project Finance Department. In this role you will be highly visible within the organization while reporting to a US-based Project Financial Manager.
The Project Financial Department oversees the financial performance of more than 20,000 projects globally on an annual basis acting as the business advisor to business operations, senior management, and executive leadership. The department’s focus is on providing three key items to the company (1) providing business advisory to all levels of the organization in relation to financial projects, (2) focusing on transactional excellence in supporting financial projects, and (3) ensuring adequate compliance and controls regarding policies and procedures.
Our India office is based in Worli , Mumbai , and this role offers hybrid working options while based in Mumbai
Key Responsibilities
- Review contracts to ensure proper system set up (revenue recognition, billing, and delivery) ,partner with project managers in financial support of the projects , across varied geographic locations
- Ensure proper revenue recognition, invoicing and collections per contractual terms
- Actively manage project-specific items (unbilled, backlog, deferred revenue, open AR, etc.)
- Manage the month-end close for assigned projects (revenue, unbilled, backlog, AR, etc.)
- Review monthly results with Project Financial Manager prior to revenue close and during monthly meetings
- Assist in overall department goals and objectives
- Assist in the annual audit process
- Lead the planning, documentation, and execution of internal process improvement and other accounting projects
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance , having 4 or more years of relevant experience (revenue analyst, project accounting, auditor, etc.) , and experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred
- Experience and understanding of revenue recognition principles and reviewing the performance of project financials and able to independently prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication in English, both written and verbal and able to read, interpret, and understand contract terms and conditions
- Strong analytical skills in project performance evaluating ,strong Microsoft Excel skills and able to manage specialized internal projects in Accounting/Finance
- Experience with process implementation, refinement, and documentation
Why you should join Jensen Hughes
- Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative team environment
- Access to training and development programs to enhance your expertise
- Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement
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