Project Finance Analyst
Project Financial Analyst
Location: San Diego, CA (Remote)
Pay Rate: $43–45/hour
Assignment Length: 7-month W2 Assignment (potential to extend)
Position Overview
On behalf of our client, a leading Southern California utility company, we are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Specialized Project Financial Analyst I to support the Technology Investment Office (TIO) and Vendor Management Office (VMO). This role is responsible for enabling financial oversight, operational governance, and portfolio visibility across technology investments and vendor-related initiatives.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and possess strong financial analysis, executive communication, and project coordination skills. This role requires someone who can independently manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and transform complex data into actionable insights for leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support financial oversight activities related to IT investments and vendor management initiatives
- Analyze spend, forecasts, variances, and operational data to identify risks, trends, gaps, and opportunities
- Prepare leadership-ready reporting, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries
- Build and maintain PowerPoint presentations and materials for leadership reviews and governance meetings
- Coordinate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, PMO, Supply Management, Regulatory, and vendor stakeholders
- Track project deliverables, dependencies, and action items to ensure timely execution
- Provide operational and financial visibility into technology portfolios and vendor activities
- Assist with governance processes, portfolio planning, and investment reporting activities
- Translate complex or incomplete information into concise, structured recommendations and insights
- Support multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience supporting project management, financial analysis, vendor management, portfolio management, or operational governance functions
- Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing budgets, forecasts, variances, and reporting metrics
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience working in a matrixed or cross-functional corporate environment preferred
- Utility, technology, IT portfolio, or vendor management experience is a plus
Top Qualities for Success
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to provide actionable insights, not just reporting
- High level of ownership and accountability in cross-functional environments
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
- Organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
- Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments and stakeholders
Additional Details
- One round of interviews with the hiring manager, supervisor, and team members
- Working hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST with a one-hour lunch break
- Candidate must use own equipment