Mid-level Financial Analyst / Project Control

Description Job Summary: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 to/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. Pricing Development: Develop price proposals for new opportunities by collaborating with internal stakeholders, external partners, and the Sparksoft leadership team. Support proposal development cradle-to-grave Corporate Financial Analysis: Assist in developing the overall corporate projections by generating trend analysis, reporting, and forecasting of program(s), new opportunities, and corporate expenditures Responsibilities: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 analysisResponsible 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 variancesPerform Analyses and prepare client status reports, integrated program reviews, and/or ad-hoc financial requests from clients, internal management, and other stakeholdersEnsure 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 applicableCreate price proposals with internal stakeholders while maintaining a competitive price to win target. Candidate should be comfortable with making iterative changes to the budget as the proposal developsReview Request for Proposal documentation and maintain complianceCandidate should be comfortable performing in a deadline driven environmentCandidate should have interest in financial analysis, pricing, and/or financial data modeling Requirements Required Skills:Proficient in Excel and comfortable with all other Microsoft Office applicationsAttention to detailStrong communication and interpersonal skillsInterest in financial analysis and numbers drivenSelf-motivated analytical thinkerCustomer Service experience / mentalityOvertime hours required, on occasion/as needed Education/Experience Level:Qualified individuals will have 3+ years of experience working in Pricing/Project Control Experience working in a customer service and/or deadline driven environment is a plus Associates, Bachelors, OR equivalent work experience accepted Skills & Requirements Qualifications