Jr Data Analyst

Responsibilities:

Ensure all job-related costs are properly assigned and captured within the system.
Review reasonableness of job component costs in relation to other similar projects.
Timely identify cost over runs or other abnormalities in relation to original project estimates and communicate to account managers.
Research reasons for project cost overruns and determine appropriate action steps to correct and recommend process improvements for the future.
Determine whether cost overruns represent a change in scope and can be invoiced to customers. Communicate with billing team to ensure information is properly revised and captured in billing system.
Drive accuracy of project profitability and reporting.
Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve project financial performance.

Requirements:

Proven working experience as a Junior Operational Finance Analyst or with project cost accounting.
Working understanding of fixed fee vs time and materials contracts.
Attentive to detail with a focus of deploying common sense across a broad spectrum of cost scenarios.
Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
Outstanding analytical abilities, Sound interactive communication skills both verbal and written.
Basic understanding of business processes and workflow and ability to quickly learn new environments.
Familiarity with construction and other building maintenance type services and cost structures is a plus.

Key Skills: