Project Analyst 1-PJAI

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pike Electric is seeking a Project Analyst to join their Operations team. The Project Analyst will work closely with Operations to provide support, insight, and guidance as it relates to financial and operational data analysis and reporting. The position offers visibility and interaction with management, including but not limited to Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents in Finance and Operations. The position will require a willingness to learn, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills, the ability to thrive in a team environment, a propensity to meet deadlines, and the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Manager of Data Analytics with enhancing and refining the existing reporting portfolio to optimize current reports, decrease information redundancy, and increase efficiency of report delivery
• Gather, manage, and report on a variety of data populations to assist in preparing and presenting accurate and meaningful findings to multiple groups within the organization
• Partner with and support the project management team during financial month end close process inclusive of accrual calculations, job costing and budget variance analysis
• Manage models for reporting operational KPIs and information flow into monthly performance reports
• Perform frequent ad hoc requests and special projects analyses to support various internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the development, analysis, and management of bid pricing and forecasting models
• Participate in annual budget development process by collaborating with the Finance and Operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is preferred
• Background in financial analysis and forecasting and/or data modeling is desired
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn and accept feedback

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms, and operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

• Team-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Solid work-ethic
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.