Financial Project Analyst

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Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Financial Project Analyst based in Ethiopia to support client financial planning, cost management, and project-based consulting engagements. This remote role is ideal for a finance or accounting professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys building financial models, budgets, forecasts, and executive-ready reports from scratch. You will work closely with project managers and leadership to analyze financial data, monitor project performance, and deliver accurate workbooks across multiple client engagements. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis • Build project budgets, financial forecasts, and P&L statements • Develop cash flow forecasts and balance-sheet schedules • Perform budget-to-actual and variance analyses • Update rolling forecasts and financial assumptions • Support pricing, margin, and profitability analyses • Build financial scenarios to evaluate business outcomes Project Cost Management • Monitor project budgets and spending throughout engagements • Analyze project costs, margins, and financial performance • Track profitability and key financial metrics • Identify budget overruns or financial risks • Provide timely financial updates to project managers • Assist leadership with cost-management and resource allocation Financial Modeling & Reporting • Build organized, accurate, user-friendly Excel workbooks • Create financial models and supporting schedules from scratch • Prepare management reports, dashboards, and executive summaries • Present financial information clearly and professionally • Review workbooks for accuracy and consistency • Maintain documentation of assumptions, formulas, and data sources Project & Team Support • Support multiple client projects simultaneously • Gather financial/operational data from project leaders and teams • Participate in virtual project meetings as needed • Communicate progress, questions, and delays proactively • Complete deliverables accurately and on time • Work independently while staying responsive to leadership Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field • 2+ years in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or modeling • Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements • Experience developing budgets and forecasts • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills • Excellent written/spoken English • Ability to explain financial info to finance and non-finance stakeholders • Manage multiple assignments and deadlines • Work independently and take ownership of work Microsoft Excel Requirements (Primary tool – must build models from scratch) • Advanced formulas: IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH • PivotTables, PivotCharts, conditional formatting, data validation • Financial modeling, scenario/sensitivity analysis • Workbook design, formatting, organization, error checking, formula auditing • Practical Excel assessment may be required during interviews Additional Technical Requirements • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency • Reliable high-speed internet and computer capable of handling large Excel files • Professional environment for virtual meetings • Ability to join video calls and use online project-management/communication platforms Preferred Experience (not required) • Financial Planning & Analysis, project accounting, management accounting • Budget development, cost analysis/management • Three-statement financial modeling • Consulting/professional services environment • Multi-industry client experience • Preparing reports for executives or business owners Ideal Candidate You are: • Dependable, organized, and proactive in communication • Comfortable asking questions • Adaptable when priorities change • Capable of working with limited supervision • Committed to producing accurate, professional work