Program Financial Analyst
Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
About the role
Develops and maintains program budgets and financial forecasts. Tracks and reports on program spending, comparing actuals to budget and identifying variances. Analyzes financial data to identify risks, opportunities, and trends for program leadership. Manages procurements, SOWs, accruals, invoicing, and financial reconciliation processes for the program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 2-3+ years of relevant experience in a financial analyst, or similar finance roles
- Experience working within a project-based or program management environment is strongly preferred
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling, pivot tables, complex formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), and data analysis
- Strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and performing detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast)
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, particularly around accruals, invoicing, and the month-end close and reconciliation process