Onsite: Los Angeles

Description:

• The Project Financial Analyst will work in team-oriented environment. 
• Project Financial Analyst conducts and may lead complex research and analyses in a variety of areas; prepares written reports, presents findings and recommendations, and makes presentations.
• Develops scopes of work, specifications, schedules, budgets and complex solicitations and contracts for a range of projects; participates in the evaluation of proposals; negotiates terms, conditions, and cost, and independently resolves complex contractual issues.
• Plans and coordinates projects within area of responsibility, including developing scope, methodology, quality control measures, budget, and schedule.
• Conducts cost benefit, statistical, and trending analyses to make recommendations on business and financial issues such as cost management, revenue generation, water rate support, and water supply resource investments and programs.
• Assists in providing enterprise-wide program administration for services that may include taxation, debt financing, and setting of rates and charges, and development of financial systems, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal control assessments.
• Authors complex reports, studies, manuals, training materials, procedures, Board letters, and other documents for management, the Board, and external entities; develops formats to facilitate clear understanding of materials to be presented.
• Monitors and analyzes proposed legislation and pending changes in state and federal programs and regulations in terms of the potential impact on the Company; consults with other agencies and internal technical staff on bills of mutual interest.
• Analyzes budgetary, financial, and statistical data; analyzes variances and recommends corrective measures; develops budget and budget reports, technical information, and analyses to assist management in budget administration and compliance; evaluates the impact of staffing and organizational changes or other management directives on budget allocations and recommends appropriate action.
• Acts as Project Manager; plans, coordinates, and conducts projects within area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule and performs other related Administrative Analyst job duties as required.

• Experience Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience; or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; or two years in an Analyst classification.

Knowledge In Processing: 

• Principles, procedures, and practices of business management and analysis; project management; budgeting or finance; financial tracking systems; contract development and administration; pertinent laws, codes, and regulations; and current office technology and equipment.
• Knowledge of electric utility accounting and billing practices. 

Required Skills and Abilities To: 

• Identify, analyze and resolve complex budgetary, procedural, and organizational issues and implement modifications to existing programs, systems, and procedures.
• Provide project management support and manage projects.
• Research, gather and compile data; prepare and review correspondence, documents, and reports.
• Administer contracts; prepare clear and concise reports; monitor budgets and utilize financial tracking systems.
• Use applicable software applications; prepare & deliver presentations; organize and prioritize work; use independent judgment and exercise discretion.
• Problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; lead and train; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications. 
• Expert Level (MSOffice, SharePoint).
• Intermediate Level in Oracle.
• Personable, Team Player, Flexible, Multitask and handles pressure well.
• Detail orient, Organized, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills a must.
• The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with coworkers, perform administrative duties, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.  
• The Project Financial Analyst will prioritize work assignments and be detail orient and have strong communication skills. 

The hiring range for this position is $56 to $62 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or 

expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.