Finance Analyst

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Finance Analyst

Location: Eastern Los Angeles, CA

Ready to make a difference?

Are you a Financial Analyst with a track record of supporting multi-project portfolios, forecasting, budget management, monthly reporting, audits, and reconciliations? Do you possess strong communication and organization skills, enjoy analyzing performance metrics and optimizing processes.

We are currently seeking an outstanding individual to support our contract with Los Angeles County. This is a contract position with a 1-to-3-year term. The selected candidate will effectively function as LA County staff reporting through the Planning and Administration Section of Energy and Environmental Services management structure. The selected candidate will be required to report to the County of Los Angeles ISD facility a minimum of 3 days per week.

Why you will love working here:

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance, employee wellbeing programs

Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities

Investment in you: Education Reimbursement, Retirement Planning, 401k matching, Mentorship Programs, Free access to professional development resources such LinkedIn Learning

Any many, many more *Ask your recruiter for more details!

What you will be doing

Monitor the financial performance of contracts: run rates, profitability analysis, budget variance; and prepare monthly forecasts

Prepare and update forecasts, unbilled analysis, and variance reports on a regular basis

Meet with Division Managers, Section Managers, and others, on a monthly/weekly and/or ad-hoc basis to review budgets, spending, forecasts, and variances

Analyze and streamline workflow in collaboration with other areas and develop desk procedures

Generating accurate and polished deliverables, reports, and presentations. Coordinate with program managers for final inputs and approvals

Coordination with program managers to develop and maintain portfolio-level performance forecasts and trend analysis

Tracking of contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and coordinating with portfolio manager on any necessary corrective action plans

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field

5+ years of experience developing, designing, streamlining, or administering successful financial processes, reports, and/or tools including grants monitoring and reporting; or experience managing financials for consulting projects for utilities, state energy offices, state/local governments, and/or regional non-profits

Experience using business intelligence software such as Costpoint, Hyperion, Cognos, PowerBI, Alteryx, or similar

What would be useful:

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet software) including proficiency in basic formulas, equations, functions, and pivot tables

Experience writing macros or VBA in Excel

Proficiency in other Office applications (such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Advanced analytical skills and experience with Power BI (or similar data visualization tool)

Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$79,643.00 - $135,392.00

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