Sr. Financial Analyst Consultant

Sr. Financial Analyst ConsultantIrvine, CA, US On-site Vaco $USD 55 - 70 ContractorA large organization is seeking an experienced Project Finance Lead to support a major capital project within a complex enterprise environment. This role will serve as the primary owner of financial oversight, reporting, and governance for a high-visibility, capital-intensive program.This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site collaboration with cross-functional partners, with flexibility for remote work.Key responsibilities include:Owning end-to-end financial governance for a large capital programManaging project budgets across cash and accrual bases, including CapEx, OpEx, and prepaid expensesLeading month-end close activities such as accruals, capitalization reviews, and reconciliationsPartnering with Accounting and Finance to ensure alignment with corporate policies and audit requirementsDeveloping and maintaining executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, forecasts, and variance analysisSupporting recurring financial review meetings with senior stakeholdersPerforming ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and risk identificationIdentifying financial risks, trends, and control gaps and recommending corrective actionsLeveraging Excel and enterprise ERP tools to build scalable financial tracking and reporting solutionsQualifications:Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, and forecastingSolid understanding of accounting treatment for project-based costs (capitalization vs.

expense, accruals, prepaid expenses)Prior hands-on experience in finance or accounting roles with ownership of reporting and analysisAdvanced Excel skills; strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and collaborative reporting toolsExperience working within Oracle Financials or a comparable ERP systemAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with senior leadersThis is a contract opportunity expected to last up to 12 months, with the potential to evolve based on project needs.