The Operations Analyst provides program leadership and oversight to establishes and optimizes processes, provides financial modeling and valuation standards, analyzes performance data and makes recommendations, creates cost forecasts, and provides forward-looking advice to Business Center Leadership and Project Management to support achievement of budget objectives.
Your Key Responsibilities
Report to the Business Center Operations Leader.
Provide oversight and mentorship to project controls team members on project financials (ETC’s, IPM/PURS support, PIR training and support, Oracle Project Setup/Forensics, Liaison between financial team and PM team).
Where necessary, act as a financial manager for large, complex projects, working directly with the Project Directors/Project Managers.
Attend and participate in governance calls, flag issues, review and implement corrective action in collaboration with the BCOL where requested.
Where requested by the BCOL, review large project setups before they are sent to PA for opening in oracle.
Assist in reviewing PPT files against the proposed billing setup for the client and contract requirements for large projects as requested by the BCOL or PM’s, flagging any potential issues/inconsistencies to PM/BCPL/RBL/BCOL for further review.
Perform a QA/QC check on larger project PPTs (greater than $1M) at the proposal stage before they are sent to the client addressing data entry errors, missed revenues or costs, and other missing information (e.g. escalation rates, mark ups, custom rates, etc.).
Act as a PIR for large projects.
Work with BCOL to investigate issues with specific projects with respect to FPC, including disconnects between Oracle and IPM/PURS.
Act as a PIR Champion, assisting PMs and project controls staff with IPM/PURS issues and training.
Support and lead recurring/ongoing PM financial training.
Review top AR/WIP/MCI provisions with PM’s, acting as a conduit between PM and FM/BCOL.
Attend the Par-12 calls.
Provide bilingual support as required.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Possess strong problem solving and analytical skills, including attention to detail.
Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic, capable of prioritizing and communicating to multiple groups. Must be proactive.
Excellent written and verbal communications.
Ability to multi-task, manage time, organize, and set priorities and make timely decisions.
Positive attitude, with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Earned value management experience a plus.
A/E industry experience preferred.
Must be able to travel as needed.
Must be proficient in MS Office skills, with advanced skills in MS Excel.
Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle, BI, etc.) is preferred.
Education and Experience
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in the field of Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Financial Controls (AEC industry experience preferred).
Project management knowledge related to Earned Value Management techniques and processes with a strong focus in cost analysis and financial forecasting.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually
Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: 1633 Buildings-CA Ottawa-Ottawa ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/03/2026 02:03:06
Req ID: 1004594
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