Financial Analyst (Project Control)

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Columbia, MD
Junior
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Financial Analyst will support the finance team's critical functions by analyzing project financial control, collaborating with project management on budgets and forecasts, monitoring project expenditures, and preparing reports. This role requires attention to detail, effective communication, and a strong interest in financial analysis.
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Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.

Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.

We are Sparksoft!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Sparksoft Corporation is seeking a self-driven, deadline oriented, and numbers focused individual to join our finance team! This position will become an integrated part of the finance organization and support critical functions within the organization. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain exposure across many corporate and project financial activities including but not limited to:
  • Project Financial Control: Analyze and maintain the financial health of Sparksoft program(s) by collecting and monitoring financial data, assessing risk, and recommending action / mitigation plans to management.
  • Collaborate with Project Management Teams in the development, review, and updates of project and program budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) and associated reporting and analysis.
  • Responsible for monitoring and reviewing monthly project expenditures for accuracy and consistency.
  • Support subcontractor/vendor cost management lifecycle, including setting up Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, and tracking subcontractor/vendor invoicing, payments, and funding variances.
  • Perform Analyses and prepare client status reports, integrated program reviews, and/or ad-hoc financial requests from clients, internal management, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government when applicable.
  • Create price proposals with internal stakeholders while maintaining a competitive price to win target. Candidates should be comfortable with making iterative changes to the budget as the proposal develops.
  • Review Request for Proposal documentation and maintain compliance.
  • Candidate should be comfortable performing in a deadline driven environment.
  • Candidate should have interest in financial analysis, pricing, and/or financial data modeling.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable with all other Microsoft Office applications
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in financial analysis and numbers driven.
  • Self-motivated analytical thinker
  • Customer Service experience / mentality
  • Overtime hours required, on occasion/as needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Experience with Unanet
  • Experience with tools such as Power BI

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Qualified individuals will have 2+ years of experience working in finance.
  • Experience working in a customer service and/or deadline driven environment is a plus.
  • Associates, Bachelors, OR equivalent work experience accepted.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. In addition to our competitive base pay, Sparksoft offers health insurance, paid time off, 401K matching, and training. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other laws.

Maryland Pay Range

$70,000$110,000 USD

If you need accommodation seeking employment with Sparksoft Corporation, please email [email protected] or call 410-424-7700. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

At Sparksoft Corporation, we take security and protection of personal information very seriously. We will never ask you to send private personal information over email. Accordingly, we ask you to immediately contact our security team via email at [email protected] upon receiving a suspicious request.

Top Skills

Excel
Power BI
Unanet
The Company
HQ: Catonsville, MD
162 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Sparksoft helps the clients achieve their business objectives by providing Innovative, best-of-breed software products and technology solutions at substantial cost savings. Sparksoft Team has considerable industry experience with wide range of leading companies.

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