Project Analyst
Silent Aire
Dublin
What you will do
The Project Analyst is responsible for managing the financial performance of assigned projects by ensuring accurate cost tracking, timely reporting, and effective financial controls. This role works closely with project managers, operations teams, Plant Controller and senior leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, billing, and compliance activities. The Project Analyst ensures that all project financials are accurate, transparent, and aligned with company standards and client requirements.
How you will do it
Project Financial Management
- Monitor, track, and analyze project costs, budgets, and financial performance
- Prepare Bi-Weekly project cost reports, variance analyses, and financial summaries
- Maintain accurate job costing, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses
- Support project managers in understanding financial results and cost drivers
Billing & Revenue
- Prepare and process progress billings, milestone invoices, and time‑and‑materials billing
- Review contracts to ensure billing aligns with terms, rates, and deliverables
- Track accounts receivable and unbilled accounts
- Ensure revenue recognition complies with company policies and accounting standards
- Ensure jobs are reconciled and closed in a timely manner.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in developing project budgets and financial forecasts
- Update forecasts based on actual performance and projected costs
- Identify cost overruns, risks, and opportunities for savings
Sales & Backlog
- Assist in the backlog reporting by region
- Assist in secured weekly reporting by region
- Work with Sales team to ensure sales force is updated correctly
- Assist in the backlog flow for accurate reporting.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain accurate project financial records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and client reporting standards
- Support internal and external audits related to project financials
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with project managers, procurement, and operations teams
- Provide financial insights to support decision‑making
- Communicate project financial results clearly and professionally to stakeholders
- Work closely with the Plant Controller to ensure alignment.
What we look for
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 2–5+ years of experience in project accounting or cost control
- Strong understanding of project accounting principles and job‑costing methods
- Proficiency with accounting software (Sage300, SAP, or similar)
- Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities
- Experience in the Manufacturing or Construction industry preferred
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Skills Required
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 2-5+ years of experience in project accounting or cost control
- Strong understanding of project accounting principles and job-costing methods
- Proficiency with accounting software (Sage300, SAP, or similar)
- Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in the Manufacturing or Construction industry
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
