Financial Analyst I

background check needs to be done by EBI or First Advantage , if you do not have a account do not work on this requisition.Tentative Start date – ASAP End date – 6 months Work shift – Monday thru Friday 8-5pm Work location (Client Business address)- Client HealthCare campus; 1 Research Circle, Niskayuna, NY Bill Rate – ***Required skill set: Microsoft office applications, especially Excel. Attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Candidate Screen(Interview) – Teams, Phone, or Onsite? - Teams Temp to Perm (Yes/No): NoTitle: Analyst – External ContractsRole Summary/Purpose: As a Project Control Analyst (PCA), you will perform costing activities in support of complex proposals for sponsored projects and proposal associated with new customers, issue external and intra company billing and monitor process and drive process improvements.Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate costing efforts in support of complex proposals for sponsored projects, including direct contracts, subcontracts, contracts from Client businesses and requotes
• Compile and issue contract required financial performance and subcontract activity reports
• Complete billing activities required in support of assigned contracts and Client businesses
• Monitoring customer accounts and performing collection activities for assigned customers
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Drive process compliance and improvement/simplificationQualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a financial related discipline (or an Associate’s degree in a Financial related discipline with at least 2 years of experience in government grants and contracts cost estimating).
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven success with high performance teams and customer relations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results
• Strong analytical skillsDesired Characteristics
• Experience with estimating and billing processes, tools, accounting systems and practices within a research environment.
• Knowledge of Government regulations related to cost estimating and allowable cost and payment
• Working knowledge of Oracle Project Accounting and Accounts Receivable applications
• Receivables collection experience
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Power Point
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work after work hours and weekendsRequired skill set:

Technical skillset requirements:

• Variance & Ad Hoc Analysis: Deep dive into variances, ad-hoc financial queries to identify risks/opportunities
• ERP / Reporting Systems: Proficiency with Oracle for financial processing and reporting
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling: Building and managing budgets, forecasts, long-range planning, and financial models for decision support
• Excel & Advanced Analytical Tools: Advanced Excel use (pivot tables, macros), familiarity with Power BI for visualization
• Financial Reporting Analysis: Preparation and interpretation of financial statements, monthly close packages, variance and balance sheet analysisSoft & non-technical skillset requirements:
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret financial data, recognize trends, evaluate issues, and identify causes
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear presentation of analysis and findings to cross-functional teams and project teams
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proactive, effective resolution of financial issues while balancing risks and rewards
• Process Improvement & Strategic Thinking: Identifying and implementing financial & operations process enhancements, system integration, and strategic initiatives