Project Analyst (12 month contract)

Project Analyst (12 month contract) OSI Maritime Systems (CA), Suite 400 - 4585 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Req #183 April 11, 2024 About UsIn 1977, OSI introduced the first generation electronic chart system for the maritime market and revolutionized navigation. Over the years we have had many firsts. Today, OSI Maritime Systems is a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. Among those solutions, the company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. Presently, 23 navies totaling more than 600 warships and submarines operate using OSI systems. Due to the nature of our company, all employees must pass specific security criteria. Only candidates who are Canadian citizens, have PR status or have a citizenship from a NATO country, and who satisfy security clearance criteria, will be considered. The Role The Project Analyst is responsible for data collection, performance analysis and providing recommendations to project managers and divisional leadership for projects within a portfolio. This is a temporary 12 month contract. The Analyst is a key member of the project team and works directly with Divisional Leadership, Project Managers and Project Schedulers to set, monitor, control and maintain project baselines and financial schedules. Analyze progress reported, identifies financial deviations against the baseline and assist the project team to efficiently manage cost and time over the entire project lifecycle. Main Responsibilities Interpret contract terms to capture deliverables and financial aspects of requirements.Maintain project budgets, costs and cashflow forecasts in accordance with reporting periods. Acts as a focal point of contact for the project teams in acquiring detailed project cost information, including invoices, payments, accruals, etc.Maintains project/program budgets, providing internal distribution of financial information to evaluate profitability and performance of the project compared to budget Maintains accurate and up-to-date project status data. Analyzes, researches, and creates reports on project status for the distribution to internal and external stakeholders. Performs monthly revenue analysis, including WIP, flow-through and financial commitments. Manages project data throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to closure within a program.Assists the project team prepare routine and ad-hoc project and portfolio updates for presentation to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and external stakeholders.Works closely with the project and portfolio managers to create and maintain an integrated financial project control system using relational databases (Epicor), data modeling and Power BI.Assists in the improvement of quality and fidelity of financial reporting artifacts both for internal and external stakeholders.Supports the project change management functions and maintain change management records of scope changes, trends, and variances.Participates in PMO initiatives, such as, the implementation of earned value management (EVM), controls systems and KPIs, as well as SPI/CPI analysis across the program.Prepares project invoices (A/R) and supports the timely reconciliation and payment of vendor invoices (A/P).Supports the onboarding of new project team members. You Bring Education: Financial degree or Accounting designation (CPA) or designation in progress.Experience: +5 years with analyst or accounting experience in a Project delivery organization.Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; highly accurate; detail and deadline oriented; advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; ability to multi-task; working knowledge of general accounting software, EPICOR would be an asset. Why OSI? We have a Professional Development program in place that supports our employees in their career development by providing funds, time, and opportunities to become better at what they do.At OSI you can make a difference. We are a change willing organization that is always looking for new ideas. We strive to improve what it is we do and how we do it. If you have ideas we would love to hear about them.OSI fosters an inclusive and diverse culture. We celebrate our diversity and strive to be more inclusivebecause it makes us a better company.Should you require assistance and or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition, OSI.We also offer great benefits: Extended healthcare Dental careGroup Retirement Savings PlanEmergency Travel AssistanceEmployee and Family Assistance Program