Looking for Project Financial Analyst - Clarity (PPM Tool) in Torrance, CA- Hybrid

Position Project Financial Analyst – Clarity (PPM Tool) Location Torrance, CA – Hybrid (4 days onsite) Duration Long Term Skills Mandatory Skills: Project Financial Management, Project Planning Job Summary We are seeking a Project Financial Analyst to support IT project and support financial management within a large enterprise environment. This role will be responsible for budget planning, cost tracking, financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder coordination across project teams, PMO, and finance. Mandatory Requirement – PPM Tools (Clarity Preferred) Hands‑on experience with Clarity (PPM tool) is highly preferred Candidates must have experience working with PPM tools (Clarity or equivalent) If not Clarity, equivalent PPM tools must be clearly mentioned in the resume (e.g., Planview, ServiceNow PPM, MS Project Online, Oracle PPM, etc.) Profiles without explicit tool‑level PPM experience will not be considered Key Responsibilities Project Financial Management Support Project Leads in defining project cost plans and budget plans Manage the process of converting cost plans into approved budgets Analyze and track Budget vs Approved vs Actuals Review project financials and actual costs on a regular basis Coordinate with EPMO and IT Budget Controller to resolve financial issues Track funding requests (DSRRs, ARs, SRRs) and approvals Perform monthly accruals and reclassification of non‑labor costs Identify and escale cost overruns/underruns beyond defined thresholds Generate weekly and monthly financial reports for portfolio tracking Conduct regular reviews of project cost plans across multiple initiatives Support / Enhancement Financial Management Support Unit Leads in defining support and enhancement cost plans and budgets Monitor and analyze support/enhancement/project financials Track funding approvals, accruals, and financial reporting Ensure financial governance and adherence to budgeting processes Stakeholder Coordination & Governance Work closely with Project Managers to ensure adherence to financial processes Review reporting accuracy and address discrepancies proactively Provide recommendations to resolve budget‑related issues and ensure closure Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain financial accuracy and transparency Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Strong experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting Ability to analyze data from SAP, Clarity, SRR, AR logs, or similar systems Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills Experience working in IT projects / PMO / financial governance environments Preferred (Nice To Have) Hands‑on experience with Clarity (PPM tool) Experience supporting large enterprise IT programs / transformation initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr Saksoft