Financial Analyst Project Administrator

Financial Analyst Project Administrator Join to apply for the Financial Analyst Project Administrator role at Arke. In Short Arke is seeking a Financial Analyst Project Administrator with a strong foundation in finance, data analytics, and project administration. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, analyzing key performance metrics, and supporting efficient project and resource management. The role bridges Finance and Project Management—ensuring accurate data flow, actionable insights, and clear visibility into forecasting, staffing, and profitability. Because this is a new and evolving position, it offers opportunities to define processes, enhance efficiencies, and collaborate across teams. As Arke continues to grow, this role provides strong potential for advancement into financial management. What You'll Be Doing Financial Administration and Analysis (45%) Maintain, validate, and reconcile project budgets, forecasts, and actuals to ensure financial accuracy and visibility. Develop and report on dashboards that track key KPIs such as utilization, billability, margin, and project health. Create and manage departmental dashboards that measure progress toward financial and operational goals, supporting leadership with timely, data-driven insights. Build ad hoc dashboards and analyses to address emerging business needs or strategic questions. Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved forecasting and profitability. Translate findings into actionable insights that strengthen planning and decision‑making. Partner with Finance and PMO to align data and maintain consistent reporting and forecasting standards. Project Administration – PMO & Resource Management Support (45%) Project & Tool Administration Maintain and update project data, tasks, milestones, and budgets in Kantata or similar tools. Ensure consistent project setup, accurate data entry, and adherence to PMO standards. Manage user access, templates, and project documentation. Support project managers with scheduling, timesheet compliance, and coordination of project activities. Resource Management Monitor and manage resource allocation and utilization across active projects. Identify over‑ and under‑utilization and recommend balancing actions. Maintain a forward‑looking resource forecast and facilitate staffing discussions. Develop and maintain resource forecasting models to support long‑term capacity planning. Partner with project managers and department leads to align staffing with business priorities. Provide insights into skill gaps and resource trends to inform recruiting and training. Process Improvement and Administrative Support (10%) Serve as a power user and administrator for Kantata, ensuring accuracy and compliance across projects. Implement workflow improvements that enhance reporting and operational efficiency. Develop and maintain templates, guides, and training resources to reinforce standards and promote adoption. Facilitate forecasting and resourcing meetings, documenting outcomes and ensuring timely follow‑up. Support onboarding, timesheet compliance, and general Finance and PMO administration. Identify automation and tool enhancements that drive continuous improvement. What We'd Love to See Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in financial operations, resource management, or project coordination. Proficiency with project and financial tools (e.g., Kantata, Smartsheet, or similar). Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and familiarity with tools such as Power BI or Miro. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across Finance and Project teams. Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Demonstrated initiative in improving processes and translating data into actionable insights. Who We Are Arke is a full‑service experience design and technology consultancy dedicated to delivering connected, optimized digital solutions that spark conversations and fuel exponential growth. Our core values are the heart of Arke and influence everything we do. We cultivate a vibrant culture for extraordinary people and uphold high standards while creating value for our clients and stakeholders. Why Arke? At Arke, our greatest strength is our people. We believe in creating an environment where everyone can do meaningful work, grow their skills, and feel supported by a team that truly cares. We offer a fantastic benefits package to our US‑based employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan that includes up to a 4% company match. We also trust our employees to self‑manage their personal time off and invest in opportunities for ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development. For our Brazil team, we provide competitive compensation and access to growth and collaboration with our cross‑cultural teams. Every Arke employee and contractor plays an important role in our success, and we value each person’s unique contributions to our culture. We are proud to be a place where people enjoy working and feel encouraged to be their best. We hope you will explore what it is like to be part of Arke. 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