Financial Analyst

HireTalent

Roseville, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Support, Capital Accounting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Communication Skills, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Software, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Software Evaluation, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Player
LOCATION
Roseville, MN
POSTED
10 days ago

The Financial Analyst (Project Intake Analyst/Business Analyst) plays a key role on the Project Intake team, focusing on the evaluation and classification of software-related capital projects. This position ensures adherence to internal capitalization policies while supporting accurate financial reporting and governance of project activities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Intake & Assessment

  • Review and validate incoming project requests for completeness, policy alignment, and strategic fit
  • Ensure Statements of Work (SOWs) and supporting documentation meet standards

Capital vs. O&M Analysis

  • Analyze project scope and costs to determine appropriate classification (CapEx vs. OpEx)
  • Provide documentation and recommendations for accurate financial coding

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with IT, Finance, and Project Management teams to support intake workflows
  • Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain documentation for audit and reporting purposes

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to streamline intake and classification processes
  • Leverage tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, and AI (e.g., Copilot) to enhance efficiency

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
  • 3 5+ years of experience in project coordination, PMO support, business analysis, or finance operations
  • Experience with capital project accounting, fixed assets, or budgeting preferred
  • Strong understanding of CapEx vs. OpEx and financial governance principles 2

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with project intake processes (IT/software or hardware projects)
  • Proficiency in JIRA and SharePoint
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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