Hybrid Budget & Pricing Analyst III

at Concurrent Technologies Corporation

• Job title: Budget & Pricing Analyst III
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Johnstown, United States

About the role

• Budget & Pricing Analyst at Concurrent Technologies Corporation involved in developing financial forecasts and analyses. Supporting project budgets and collaborating with Project Managers in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement for candidates located within a reasonable commuting distance (100 miles or less) of our Johnstown, PA office. While the role is primarily remote, occasional on-site meetings or events may be required. Key Responsibilities: Develop project baseline budgets with Project Manager's direction. Develop project forecasts / re-forecasts monthly. Provide reporting and analysis to Management highlighting variance analysis and financial risks/opportunities. Develop Estimates at Complete (Re-Forecasts) for internal revenue recognition purposes on Firm Fixed Price projects, ensuring adherence to corporate policies guiding revenue recognition. Support Proposal Managers and Capture Managers with proposal preparation including cost estimating/pricing, bid/no-bid analysis, risk mitigation, and price negotiations with clients. Ability to recommend areas where proposed costs could be reduced to improve price competitiveness. Support responses provided to external auditors on their audit inquiries on direct and/or indirect project financials. Ensure, with occasional oversight/assistance as needed, proper procedures are followed for accurate development of cost proposals in accordance with solicitation requirements and company policy guidelines. Prepare profitability analysis on Firm Fixed Price and Time & Material type proposals and highlight potential areas of concern. Preparation, with occasional oversight/assistance as needed, of required monthly financial reports for both internal company and external client customers. Provide budget analysis/support to Project Managers by ensuring accuracy of input into the standard company Forecast Tool (TM1), and in monitoring/re-forecasting costs during all stages of project execution. Assists in the early determination of potential financial execution problems and recommends alternate solutions that optimize the financial execution of projects. Advise Project Managers on over/under-utilized personnel and encourages interaction between project managers and line managers for optimal labor usage. Demonstrate a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor and communicate effectively and efficiently. Assist Project Managers in achieving non-labor forecasts by proactively promoting Subcontractor, Material, Equipment, Travel and Other Direct Cost purchasing and billing - working together with other cognizant departments within the company to achieve these financial targets. Support Senior Business Analysts in all activities in the Quarterly Revenue Forecast process. Adheres to Quarterly Forecast Cycle published schedule/due dates and responsive to all vetting actions led by Senior Business Analysts. Provide support for assigned project workload all critical company-wide financial reporting activities with prompt analysis and detailed variance explanations. Serve, with occasional oversight/assistance as needed as the primary liaison on operational/financial matters between Technical and/or Project Management and Proposal Development Team, Procurement, Contracts, and Human Resource personnel.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, Accounting or related academic field plus 4-6 years directly related experience
• FP&A - Financial Planning and Analysis experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of financial analysis principles and strong financial analysis skills
• Clear and effective communication skills when working with co-workers at all organizational levels
• Strong Excel knowledge and skills, Power BI is a plus
• Strong experience building and maintaining detailed financial models in Excel
• Strong organizational, planning and follow through skills
• Outstanding attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exceptional career growth opportunities
• Cutting edge technology access
• Educational opportunities for employees
• Recognition for quality work
• Flexible work arrangement