Project Financial Analyst

Raleigh, NC


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Type: Contract

Category: Business Analysis

Industry: Energy

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -112026-109457

Date Posted: 11/10/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/SEh4KV


Description:

Hybrid 3 days on-site in Raleigh, NC

 

Our client seeks a Project Financial Analyst to investigate and resolve financial and project-related exceptions within utility asset and project accounting processes. The role analyzes discrepancies between estimates and actuals, reviews project data for compliance with ARC rules, supports project closeout activities, and partners with project controls, project management, and engineering to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. The analyst will manage a recurring portfolio review cadence, perform detailed data analysis, prepare journals, and maintain documentation to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $30.00 to $40.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Investigate financial errors and exceptions generated through PowerPlan and related project accounting systems.
  • Analyze variances between estimated and actual project costs and research root causes of anomalies and irregularities.
  • Review project coding and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with established rules.
  • Manage and review an assigned project portfolio on a defined monthly cadence and resolve identified issues.
  • Prioritize workload to meet business objectives and timelines.
  • Partner with Project Controls, Project Managers, and Engineering to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
  • Conduct investigative discussions and communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
  • Support project closeout activities related to ARC compliance, validate completion requirements, and assist with reconciliations.
  • Prepare and process journal entries to correct identified financial issues.
  • Maintain documentation of investigations, findings, resolutions, and audit trails.

Experience Requirements:
  • 3 to 6 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in financial analysis, project cost controls, project accounting, or related fields preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Ability to interpret financial and project-related information and work with large data sets.
  • Knowledge of financial analysis, cost management, budgeting, and cost tracking principles.
  • Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and root causes in financial data with strong organizational skills.
  • Preferred exposure to PowerPlan, Maximo, or EcoSys; training will be provided as needed.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, curiosity, attention to detail, independence, and communication skills.

Education Requirements:
  • Associate degree required.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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