Analyst III (Hybrid – Detroit, MI)
Pay Rate: $39.00/hour
Type: Long-Term Contract (Possible Extension or Direct Hire)
Benefits: Available
Description:
Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Analyst to support project management and budget control functions within a dynamic, cross-functional environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance by leveraging Maximo and SAP systems to manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and deliver actionable insights that guide decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Financial Support
Partner with project managers to develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets
Track project costs and ensure alignment with approved financial forecasts
Identify variances, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Budget Management
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual budget planning and forecasting cycles
Reconcile actual expenditures against planned budgets and investigate discrepancies
Maintain transparent financial documentation for audit and compliance purposes
System Utilization
Use Maximo to manage work orders, asset costs, and budget allocations
Use SAP for financial reporting, cost tracking, and procurement support
Ensure data integrity and consistency across both platforms
Reporting and Analysis
Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
Analyze spending trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize financial performance
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives
Compliance and Process Improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
3+ years of financial analysis experience, ideally in a project-based environment
Proficiency in Maximo and SAP required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools preferred
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Preferred Skills:
Experience in engineering, construction, or manufacturing industries
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
Knowledge of cost accounting principles
Work Location: Hybrid – Detroit, MI