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Financial Analyst Professional II - # 26-28459

US Tech Solutions, Inc.
  • Plainfield, IN
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Job Description

Duration: 36 Months

Note: Three (3) days per week in the office.
Remaining schedule may be completed remotely in accordance with company policy.

Job Description:
  • The Business Analyst II is responsible for investigating and resolving financial and project-related exceptions identified through utility asset and project accounting processes. This role focuses on analyzing discrepancies between estimates and actual costs, reviewing project data for compliance with established ARC rules, and supporting project closeout activities. The analyst acts as a key liaison between project controls, project management, and engineering stakeholders to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and ensure financial accuracy across a portfolio of projects.
  • This position requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a highly inquisitive mindset. The successful candidate will independently manage assigned workload, investigate complex issues, and work cross-functionally to drive resolution of financial exceptions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Exception Analysis
  • Investigate financial errors and exceptions generated through PowerPlan and related project accounting systems.
  • Analyze discrepancies between estimated and actual project costs, including cases where variances exceed established thresholds.
  • Research and identify root causes of project cost anomalies and accounting irregularities.
  • Review project coding and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Project Portfolio Review
  • Manage and review an assigned portfolio of projects on a recurring basis.
  • Execute a defined monthly cadence for evaluating project exceptions and resolving identified issues.
  • Prioritize workload to meet business objectives and established timelines.
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with Project Controls personnel, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
  • Conduct investigative discussions and ask probing questions to understand underlying issues.
  • Communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
Project Closeout Support
  • Support project closeout activities related to ARC compliance requirements.
  • Review project financial status and validate completion requirements.
  • Assist with financial reconciliation efforts during project closure.
Financial Documentation & Journals
  • Prepare and process journal entries as needed to support correction of identified financial issues.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of investigations, findings, and resolutions.
  • Ensure appropriate audit trail and supporting records are retained.

Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Associate degree required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:
  • 3–6 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in financial analysis, project cost controls, project accounting, or a related field preferred.
  • Utility industry experience is beneficial but not required.

Required Skills:
Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
  • Ability to review and interpret financial and project-related information.
  • Experience working with large data sets and financial records.
Business Skills:
  • Financial analysis and cost management knowledge.
  • Understanding of project budgeting and cost tracking principles.
  • Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and root causes in financial data.
  • Strong organizational and workload management skills.

Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with one or more of the following systems is preferred but not required:
  • PowerPlan
  • Maximo
  • EcoSys
  • Training on company-specific systems will be provided as needed.
  • Critical Success Factors

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
  • Strong critical-thinking abilities.
  • Investigative and problem-solving mindset.
  • Intellectual curiosity and willingness to ask questions.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Forward-thinking approach to issue resolution.
  • Ability to perform independent work with minimal supervision.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Due diligence and persistence in researching complex issues.

Certifications
Preferred
  • Financial, accounting, project management, or business analysis certifications may be beneficial but are not required.
  • CPA certification is not required.

What Success Looks Like
  • A successful Business Analyst II will effectively investigate and resolve financial exceptions, maintain a consistent project review cadence, support accurate project closeouts, and serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders by ensuring project financial data is complete, accurate, and compliant with established business rules.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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LocationPlainfield, IN

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