Finance Project Analyst

Netcracker Shaping the Digital Future As a proud subsidiary of NEC Corporation, Netcracker is a global software leader driving innovation at scale.We combine an open Agentic AI Platform with AI-Native IT Solutions to help telecommunication providers transform, innovate, and deliver results that matter.Powered by cutting-edge technology—and the passion of our people—we unlock new opportunities, spark innovation, and create better digital experiences for millions worldwide.Join us and be part of a team that is not just keeping up with the digital future—we're leading it.About the role The Finance Project Analyst will oversee financial performance for assigned projects, focusing on key metrics like budget consumption, invoicing, and cash flow.The role also involves managing vendor contracts, ensuring operational compliance, and escalating financial concerns.Additionally, the analyst will optimize processes, track project health, and assist with forecast, invoicing and payments.Role & Responsibilities Act as a key contact for interpreting and investigating financial results for assigned projects Prepare, reconcile, analyze, and report project KPIs Review actual and planned resources, flag discrepancies to Project Managers Handle project closeout reconciliations and escalate issues as needed Analyze financial and business data for assigned projects and contracts Coordinate with Project Managers on change orders, project status, resourcing, and budgets Assist in developing regular financial status reports for projects Record monthly revenue for contracts and communicate estimates to clients Monitor subcontractor and vendor contracts, acting as the contact point for external/internal resources Attend project meetings to support Project Managers and ensure accurate forecasting Track overall project health, including revenues, gross profit, receivables, and project closeouts Ensure that operational procedures are being followed by Project Teams Identify and work with team leads to resolve and/or escalate violations as needed Validate reports obtained from projects and ensure that the reports are provided on time Work with project team leads and program directors on operational support needs, set up and lead project meetings Assist with Resource plan baselines Review and manage exceptions and escalate to stakeholders as needed Process and distribute reports, defining tool requirements Analyze and monitor dashboard reports on every project created monthly Identify planned projects monthly Identify projects with Level of Effort (LOE) overage and escalate these to senior management Schedule invoices and assist in their payment Work with management to optimize processes Required Experience 4 or more years experience working in financial analysis Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently Able to work well with others Able to use discretion while dealing with confidential matters Able to pay close attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge of Project Management Standard and Great Plains system.Prior experience in project analysis and ASC 606 revenue recognition strongly preferred Prior experience in portfolio financial management and forecasting strongly preferred Significant past experience in an administrative position with responsibility for audit and processing tasks Ability to follow business rules and procedures while analyzing and identifying errors in processes and data Really good attention to detail Fluent English speaker Availability to work from office in hybrid mode Education BSC in Accounting/Finance, or related field "All of our job opportunities in Brazil are open to people with disabilities (PWDs)"/ "Todas as nossas oportunidades de vagas no Brasil são abertas a pessoas com deficiência (PCDs)"