Project Financial Analyst

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For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), this position provides daily financial support to the project including monthly project cost reporting and analysis, month-end close requirements, cash flow tracking/forecasting, vendor payment management, ad-hoc analysis, and general financial support, within tight deadlines. May include direct supervisory responsibilities for entry level Finance positions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete monthly project cost reporting and distribute to management. Work with project managers to update project cost expectations and communicate all project activity via monthly report/presentation. Be the “go-to” person for financial information.
• Month-end close requirements, including prepare monthly project status and accrual reports, prepare and post applicable charge-outs and earned value journal entries in SAP.
• Meet with stakeholders to forecast cash flow on a routine basis (monthly, quarterly, annually, project life). Prepare detailed cause of change and provide projection to actual variance analysis. Prepare monthly or quarterly G/L lead sheet reconciliations as required by controllership.
• Review, audit, and approve contract drafts, purchase requisitions, and invoices/payment applications related to project.
• Research vendor payment issues and make recommendations for resolution.
• Maintain PMWeb (project tracking system) to be consistent with SAP (general ledger).
• Assist in the vendor bid and award process including cost comparison and bid review meetings.
• Improve reporting processes using automation whenever possible.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or Mathematics is preferred.
• Previous construction experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office (advanced).
• Ability to communicate clearly and meet deadlines.
• Organisational skills.
• Forecasting and basic budgeting.
• Analytical thinking.
• Planning and scheduling.
• Accounting research.
• Ability to collaborate with project team.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment (project, team, deadlines, etc).

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