Project Controls Specialist

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist

Location: Juno Beach, Florida (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week for first 6 months)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Job Overview & Description:

The Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist with strong financial and analytical capabilities. This role focuses on financial capital forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for renewable energy projects including Solar, Battery Storage, and Wind technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in financial analysis, hands-on experience with Excel, and familiarity with financial systems such as SAP and BPC. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Treasury, Supply Chain, and Project Execution teams to support financial planning and project cost management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial capital forecasts

• Analyze financial data and generate reports to support business decisions

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes through data collection and organization

• Perform monthly accrual processes and financial reconciliations

• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual vs forecasted/budgeted results

• Build and maintain financial models in Excel for trend analysis and forecasting

• Develop and maintain financial tracking and reporting spreadsheets

• Track project costs and forecast total project spend to ensure budget adherence

• Support cost and schedule risk analysis

• Perform financial analysis as required by management or regulatory bodies

• Assist in preparing financial presentations for senior leadership

• Ensure SOX compliance through accounting unitization activities

• Collaborating with Accounting, Treasury, Supply Chain, and Project teams

• Develop and maintain reporting tools and analytics dashboards

• Perform ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis

Required Qualifications & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or project controls

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, dashboards)

• Basic understanding of financial statements and reporting processes

• Experience with SAP, BOBJ (Business Objects), and Power BI

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment