Project Planning and Control Analyst 4 at GP Strategies Career Site

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Finance, Financial Control, Cost Management, Forecasting, Invoicing, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Revenue Recognition, Change Orders, Project Governance, Financial Reconciliation, Audit Support, Purchase Requisitions, Supplier Cost Analysis, Margin Optimization, Data Analysis

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Role Purpose As a Project Planning & Control Analyst, you’ll be responsible for managing the financial performance of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with both company standards and customer expectations. Working within the wider GP Finance organisation - which includes the Finance Management Office, Project Finance Office, and Finance Service Centre - you’ll support effective project initiation, cost management, forecasting, invoicing, and financial analysis. By partnering closely with Service Delivery teams and contributing to strong financial controls, you’ll ensure projects are set up correctly, monitored effectively, and delivered with full financial integrity Key Accountabilities Primary point of contact for project finances, controlling activities to meet internal and customer expectations. Responsible for maintaining relationships across client-facing functional teams and the FMO, and act as a point of liaison. Provide administrative and procedural support to Service Delivery teams from a financial perspective regarding cost control, project budgets, and reporting. Initiate project setup process using the Project Costing Form/App and review setup for accuracy Review and approve Project Purchase Requisitions Support supplier cost analysis and negotiation Project Planning Execution Receipting of subcontractor cost in line with period of performance Process financial adjustments Review output of Service Delivery activity for Revenue, Cost recognition, and Billing Initiate revenue and invoice intake and provide backup as required Review, resolve issues and approve draft invoices before customer submission Monitoring and Control Review and re-baseline budgets as required by company policy Manage change orders and project modifications Manage project resource changes Support project governance by utilizing exception reporting and completing the appropriate actions Provide financial analysis to support margin optimization Manage project reconciliation and close procedure Support audit process Work with regional process to manage unapplied cash Support AR and EUB reviews Support governance of Purchase Order receipting, follow-up on aged receipts with no invoice Support PFO-owned Account Recs. Support ad-hoc/bespoke reporting/analysis from Service Delivery Support client meetings as required Additional responsibilities What Success Looks Like Success means projects are financially accurate, well controlled, and free from surprises. The analyst becomes a reliable partner to Service Delivery, ensuring smooth project setup, timely invoicing, accurate forecasting, and strong cost management. Issues are spotted early, financial governance is consistently upheld, and projects close cleanly with clear, confident reporting for all stakeholders Candidate Profile Experience & Capability Experience in project finance, project accounting, or financial control within a service, consulting, or project based environment. Proven ability to manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting. Comfortable acting as the primary financial liaison for operational or client facing teams. Experience reviewing and approving purchase requisitions, supplier costs, and subcontractor invoices. Strong background in supporting invoicing cycles, revenue recognition, and financial adjustments. Familiarity with project governance processes, change control, and project close‑out procedures. Exposure audits, AR processes, and reconciliation activities. Technical Strength Proficient in project costing tools, financial systems, or ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar). Strong Excel capability, including data analysis, reconciliation, and financial modelling. Understanding revenue and cost recognition principles in a project based environment. Ability to interpret financial data, identify variances, and provide actionable insights. Skilled in exceptional reporting, margin analysis, and financial controls. Comfortable working with purchase orders, receipting processes, and supplier financial documentation Mindset & Behaviours Detail driven, accurate, and committed to maintaining high financial integrity. Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Confident communicator who builds strong relationships across finance and operational teams. Calm under pressure, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and resolve issues quickly. Analytical thinker who seeks root causes, not just symptoms, and recommends improvements. Collaborative and service-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Adaptable, curious, and open to continuous learning and process improvement. Why Join You will be part of a Finance and Accounting function evolving into a strategic growth engine, with exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-wide initiatives under the OneGP model. GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally. From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com. With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter. GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

Responsibilities

The analyst will manage the financial performance of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company and customer expectations across initiation, cost management, forecasting, and invoicing. Key duties include acting as the primary financial contact, supporting Service Delivery teams with financial controls, processing costs, managing budgets, and supporting audit and close procedures.