Senior Project & Budget Analyst

Summarized Purpose:

Contributes to the achievement of financial and business objectives through timely monitoring and analysis of budgets and resource data for assigned project portfolio. Works cross-functionally with other departments and functional project leads to complete assigned tasks on time.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:Administers the daily financial management of simple or moderately complex studies, for the functional area's portion of a project budget, as assigned with minimal supervision.Performs review of contract and bidding assumptions.Performs analysis of budget to actual data on monthly or other specified basis.Works closely with project lead to update resource forecasts and unit grids, present and resolve pending issues with resource forecasts, unit grids and contract modifications.Works closely with other departments and project lead to oversee financial aspects of functional area's portion of projects.Assists project team to identify risks, define reasons for unsupported hours, and attends risk meetings as needed.Prepares estimates for contract modifications.Summarized Purpose:

Contributes to the achievement of financial and business objectives through timely monitoring and analysis of budgets and resource data for assigned project portfolio. Works cross-functionally with other departments and functional project leads to complete assigned tasks on time.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:Administers the daily financial management of simple or moderately complex studies, for the functional area's portion of a project budget, as assigned with minimal supervision.Performs review of contract and bidding assumptions.Performs analysis of budget to actual data on monthly or other specified basis.Works closely with project lead to update resource forecasts and unit grids, present and resolve pending issues with resource forecasts, unit grids and contract modifications.Works closely with other departments and project lead to oversee financial aspects of functional area's portion of projects.Assists project team to identify risks, define reasons for unsupported hours, and attends risk meetings as needed.Prepares estimates for contract modifications.Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification, and

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years).

The following education and experience is preferred:2 years complex project management experience to include allocation of resources against budget, forecasting, and completion/coordination of related quantitative and analytical tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Solid budgeting and forecasting skillsSolid analytical skills and capable of handling data effectivelySolid problem solving skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.) for analysis and presentation of dataGood understanding of project management principles and applicationCapable of focusing on individual projects while covering similar aspects across multiple projectsCapable of working independentlyCapable of providing mentorship and promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team settingSolid organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing prioritiesPositive attitude and the ability to work well with others

Management Role:

No management responsibility

Working Conditions and Environment:Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.Frequent mobility required.Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.Regular and consistent attendance.

PPD is an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD provides equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other status within any other protected group.Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification, and

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years).

The following education and experience is preferred:2 years complex project management experience to include allocation of resources against budget, forecasting, and completion/coordination of related quantitative and analytical tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Solid budgeting and forecasting skillsSolid analytical skills and capable of handling data effectivelySolid problem solving skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.) for analysis and presentation of dataGood understanding of project management principles and applicationCapable of focusing on individual projects while covering similar aspects across multiple projectsCapable of working independentlyCapable of providing mentorship and promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team settingSolid organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing prioritiesPositive attitude and the ability to work well with others

Management Role:

No management responsibility

Working Conditions and Environment:Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.Frequent mobility required.Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.Regular and consistent attendance.

PPD is an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD provides equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other status within any other protected group.