Project Forecast Administrator

Project Forecast Administrator

Location: New York, NY (hybrid), Local Candidates only

Duration: 6 months +

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Manage and maintain project financials, including budgeting &, forecasting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with tech product owners (TPM) & project managers (PM) to develop project budgets and forecasts. Monitor and analyse project financial performance, identify & document variances.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular financial reports to leadership highlighting key financial metrics, variances, and trends. Provide insights and analysis to support decision-making and ensure transparency and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with technical product managers & project managers to provide financial guidance and support. Communicate financial information effectively and build strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial management. Streamline financial processes, enhance data accuracy and integrity, and leverage technology tools to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Project Governance: Maintain project governance processes and standards. Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and templates.
• Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning. Coordinate with project managers to ensure appropriate resource availability and utilization.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with project management standards and requirements. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Facilitate lessons learned sessions and knowledge sharing.
• PMO Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the PMO. Maintain project management tools, templates, and repositories.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the PMO.
• PMO Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete project documentation. Maintain PMO governance frameworks and controls.

Qualifications/Skillset:

• Degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Part Qualified accountant CIMA, ACCA
• Proven experience in project financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in financial management software and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with complex data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).