Team Lead, Project Analyst

The Project Analyst Team Lead is part of the controls team within the PMO, which provides the organization with project-related data for effective decision-making. The Team Lead oversees a team of project analysts, ensuring accurate and timely project reporting. The role acts as a key liaison between project teams, finance, senior leadership, and other department stakeholders. The Team Lead will support continuous improvement initiatives within project financial and performance measurement domains.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership, mentorship and training to the analyst team members to foster an environment of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Promote continuous improvement in data collection and efficiency, particularly in using existing tools (Epicor, etc.) more effectively.
• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret project data and provide insights and recommendations to various stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Collaborate and interface with internal stakeholders to develop cross-functional workflows, ensuring the data inputs to financial reporting are accurate and available when required.
• Develop standard operating procedures and training materials for project financials.
• Ensure the quality of the team’s deliverables through review and validation and implement quality assurance methodologies to maintain high work quality.
• Attend monthly project reviews and track actions related to fiscal performance. 

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or finance.
• A CPA is considered an asset.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a project controls environment, with 2 – 3 years leading a team in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; 
• Highly accurate; detail and deadline-oriented
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and Excel
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and ERP software; Epicor would be an asset.
• Familiarity with project concepts, contracts, and change order documents