Project Finance Analyst Manager

Our client is a powerhouse in engineering and science services, delivering customized solutions across energy, software systems, manufacturing, clinical, and lab environments. As a critical player in a high-growth, high-impact division, you’ll join a team focused on expansion and innovation. This is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization with a direct impact on strategic growth and profitability. You’ll be part of an elite leadership cohort driving the next wave of transformation.

Financial Operations Manager

Hanover/Baltimore, MD

• Partner with industry leaders
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation
• Join a high-growth, high-impact team with strong leadership support and career advancement opportunities
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment with travel opportunities
• Receive competitive compensation, bonus incentives, and robust benefits

• Serve as the primary finance contact for Practices and business development partners, executing all finance-related functions for assigned Practices.
• Review and negotiate contractual documents, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs, and support scope management and change requests, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Develop business and financial models and conduct recurring and ad hoc analyses to improve and grow the business.
• Mitigate company risk by collaborating with Practice, business development, and corporate partners to resolve compliance issues promptly.
• Develop pricing strategies and rate build-ups to meet or exceed Practice gross profit targets, ensuring all indirect cost elements are captured within pricing.
• Partner with finance and sales leadership to develop annual sales forecasts, headcount requests, and operating plans.
• Support and participate in internal and customer business reviews.
• Administer and evaluate compensation plans for sales, recruiters and/or practice teams and review expense reports following the expense policy.
• Partner with practice and sales teams and leadership to identify trends and position the company for success.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on project budgets, cost projections, and performance.
• Oversee project revenue and accruals for month-end close.
• Support procurement to ensure proper cost and billing processing.

• 3+ years in a financial analytics or financial operations role with a global, services organization.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience in project finance roles preferred, including building and interpreting financial models.
• Understanding of financial/project accounting and contractual matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in engineering services is a must-have.
• Strong operational finance understanding.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar backend systems.
• Knowledge of talent acquisition, field services, onboarding, payroll, and compliance.
• Able to partner with internal PMO, understand delivery dynamics, manage SOWs, pricing, and profitability analysis.
• Transparent and team-oriented.
• Ability to take feedback well.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field preferred

• Competitive salary with 401(k) company match and profit-sharing
• Pre-tax savings for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plans with employer HSA contributions
• Prescription drug coverage and preventative care at 100% in-network
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Expense Protection options
• Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance with optional add-ons
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage fully paid by the company
• Health Advocacy Services for navigating medical care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and legal support
• Paid Family Leave for birth, adoption, foster care, and caregiving
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, fitness, and more