Business Analyst

Job Description

• The Business/Project Analyst is responsible for the financial administration of multiple projects of varying sizes for various business lines and groups of project managers; is the Finance representative on the project team. The project analyst will work closely with the operations team over the complete life cycle of a project. • Act as key point of contact and liaison with all areas of the Projects organization (Core Projects, Major Projects, and Programs) by understanding project performance across the lifecycle and supporting Project Sponsor at every stage • Propose project solutions to commercial opportunities and challenges • Conceptualize and lead all aspects of strategic multi-year programs, projects and initiatives focused on integrating and leveraging the enterprise’s commercial, technical, operational, and intellectual capital • Collaborate with Project Sponsor to develop options regarding scope and execution approach (e.g. Enbridge-built, contracted as EPC, partner/joint venture), enable rapid-response bid capability and triage, and develop coordinated packages to meet any bid timeline. • Interface regularly with project manager and project delivery team. • Support project pursuit teams in proposals in relation to project structure and invoicing format, as required. • Assist Project Manager with project setup and closeout • Understand the commercial and billing requirements of the projects; ensure project set up accurately reflects proper billing requirements. • Monitor projects for contract compliance • Assist Project Manager with purchase order set-up for vendors • Ensure all incurred cost is reflected accurately and in a timely fashion on the project. • Prepares client invoices in accordance with the contract terms • Monitor & analyse revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition methods used; be able to explain key project metrics and leading indicators. • Ensure that the financial impact of initial contract and change orders are reflected correctly in the ERP. • Assist project manager with the preparation and update of the EAC for all active projects; ensure that the current budget reflects original as-bid contract plus all client approved changes. • Participate in project review preparation. • Support Finance in monthly close activities as outlined by Corporate Finance. • Follow up on month-end events to ensure they are processed in ERP timely. • Perform project analysis and prepare reports upon request for management review. • Support project teams in financial analysis for external audit support, when required. • Special projects and other duties as assigned. • Should have experience in any of ERP or CRM like Microsoft Dynamics D365, Dynamics CRM, Oracle NetSuite, Acumatica, or Salesforce. • Bachelor’s degree required.