Project Financial Analyst

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)

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No