Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Project Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the financial and operational success of consulting engagements within Productlife Group.
Your responsibilities will include :
- SUPPORTING FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SUCCESS OF CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS
- Establishing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Partnering with Delivery Leads, Project Managers, Account Managers, Service Line Leads, and Operations and Finance team members to drive data-driven decision making, improve project efficiency, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management Operations & Delivery SupportEnsuring project guidance and operating model are understood and applied by project team membersProviding methodology support to project stakeholders in executing project activities and cross-functional communicationAnalyzing activity and performance reports, including budget / cost / resources / KPI follow-up and controlCreating and maintaining projects in Information SystemsMonitoring simultaneous projectsCreating and deploying action plansConducting / facilitating meetingsAbility to analyze processes and find out root causes to propose improvement solutionsPartnering with Project Managers on project setup, governance, and close-out activitiesProviding financial insights during project kick-off, status, and closeout meetingsSupporting resource analysis and staffing prioritization to optimize project deliveryFinancial Analysis
Developing, maintaining, and monitoring project budgets, forecasts, and financial modelsConducting variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and margins; communicating insights and corrective actionsTracking and reporting on KPIs including utilization, realization, contract burn rates, and bookings vs. billingsSupporting pricing and margin analysis for proposals and ongoing engagementsRequired Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field4-6+ years of experience in project management, financial analysis, project finance, or project operations within consulting, life sciences, or professional servicesAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, formulas)Familiarity with business / financial systems (e.g., Salesforce, Intacct, Nexonia, Tableau, Power BI)Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications
Experience in life sciences consulting (biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO, or medical device) or management consultingKnowledge of consulting KPIs such as utilization, realization, project margin, and client profitabilityExperience with statistical analysis, data visualization, or predictive modeling