Project Analyst

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a growing company in the homebuilding and real estate industry to identify a Project Analyst to join its team. This individual will play an important role in supporting the financial performance of various projects through financial analysis, cash forecasting, reporting, and project-level financial oversight.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage financial information across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor project cash balances, forecast cash needs, and identify anticipated funding requirements.
• Prepare and analyze project financial reports, including cash forecasts, gross margin reports, and budget variances.
• Maintain and update project proformas, ensuring the accuracy of financial assumptions, formulas, and reporting.
• Review project budgets, costs, cash requirements, and key assumptions prior to project start.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, and Construction teams to validate financial information and project costs.
• Track project accruals, financing obligations, interest costs, and funding requirements.
• Prepare financial packages for banks and investors related to project financing.
• Support financial analysis for project acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Identify and communicate financial trends, risks, and variances to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, project finance, cash forecasting, or a project-based industry such as homebuilding, real estate, or construction.
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to organize and analyze financial information across multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills. xhqgsiq
• Experience with SQL and Power Query is preferred.