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Consulting
Fully Remote
Full time
Franklin Lakes New Jersey United States
Consulting
On Demand Talent
City
Franklin Lakes
Country
United States
State/Province
New Jersey
About This Role
The Project Analyst is responsible for providing financial governance and project-level tracking across assigned initiatives. This role focuses on monitoring financial performance versus budget, ensuring accurate tracking of actuals, and overseeing purchase orders to support effective cost control and decision-making.

What You Will Work On
  • Perform project-level financial tracking, monitoring actual costs versus approved budgets and forecasts.
  • Analyze financial variances, identifying risks, trends, and potential cost overruns.
  • Track and manage purchase orders (POs) related to projects, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and contractual commitments.
  • Maintain accurate financial records for projects, including commitments, accruals, and spend.
  • Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities related to project reporting.
  • Prepare and deliver financial dashboards and reports for PMO, Finance, and project stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to validate forecasts and ensure financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, governance standards, and audit requirements.
What You Will Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–6 years of experience in project financial management, PMO, or financial controlling roles.
  • Strong experience in budget tracking, actuals vs budget analysis, and financial reporting.
  • Hands-on experience tracking purchase orders, invoices, and project-related financial commitments.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) 
  • Strong Excel skills; Power BI or similar tools 
  • Solid understanding of CAPEX / OPEX and project cost structures.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, and Project teams.
  • Good communication skills to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
What You Can Expect
Exposure to multiple projects and stakeholders within a structured PMO environment.
Opportunities to develop deeper expertise in project finance, cost control, and enterprise reporting.
A collaborative and professional work environment with clear processes and expectations.

What We Do
At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. 
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