Project Finance Analyst (PP&C)

Unspecified Title: Program, Planning & Control (Project Finance) Analyst– EMEA FinanceGrade: P2Reports to: Josh Bond, Program, Planning & Control (Project Finance) Manager – EMEA FinanceLocation: Crawley – Hybrid 2/3 days per week (full time during employees’ first quarter)Role Overview:This position is for a senior Program, Planning, & Control (PP&C) analyst supporting the CAS business unit. Performs monthly cost variance analysis reports and project forecasting while working with many internal and external stakeholders. CAS recently transitioned ERP systems to SAP and implemented a forecasting tool, Cobra. This is an exciting time to join an expanding team, and a great opportunity to be apart of the global PP&C team with fantastic learning and development opportunities.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and report on monthly Estimates at Completion (EACs) to ensure contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met for contracts.Continuous monitoring of project budgetary and deadline goals. Regular reporting to Project and Account Managers to discuss the progress, schedule changes and project scope adjustments.Able to understand financial implications to projects and perform variance analysis (actual to prior and plan) on sales, cost, margin %, and billings.Reviews, analyses and interprets financial reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations. Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports.Work with other members of the project leadership team: engineering, PM, contracts, FP&A, accounting, etc. to understand projects resources, schedule issues, costs issues, contractual terms, billing, invoices etc.Financial planning of labour, contractors, material, and direct expense. Revenue recognition planning to drive the FP&A regional sales forecast.Completion of new contract and contract modification workflow. Set-up of new project and contract modification budgets and forecasts within SAP and Cobra reporting tool, following PP&C processes whilst ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Assist with project status reviews (PSRs) with stakeholders, open action items and tracking them to closure.Assist EMEA business unit to accurately code purchase orders, supplier invoices, and time charging. Support business unit on any financial matters.Set-up and administration of SAP projects, networks, and internal orders.Support the Program, Planning & Control team as required. Regional and global workshops and ad-hoc work as required.Key Liaison Groups:Global PP&C team in Americas and Asia Pacific.Business partnering with Project Managers, Customer Success Managers, Engineers, etc.Regional and wider global Finance team.Interaction with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.Experience Desired:Finance related degree, Finance background or Finance related early-stage qualifications.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and written/oral communication skills.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumifs, etc.).