Job Title:Sr Specialist - Finance

Location:Chennai (Hybrid)

About The Job

Acentra Health is currently looking for an experienced level Project Controls Analyst (finance) to join our government health and human services business team as we continue to grow!

The Acentra Health team is dedicated to delivering exceptional digital health IT products and solutions to improve health outcomes and reduce overall healthcare costs.

As a Project Controls Analyst, you will have significant responsibility to develop project baseline budgets, analyze project risks, and provide analytical support to Project Managers for public sector (state and federal) business.

What You Will Do

• Develops project baseline budgets, analyzes project risks, and provides analytical support to Project Managers.
• Monitor and collaborate on project progress to compare actual versus baseline resource usage and analyze project cost variances.
• Support Project Managers in performing specialized analyses of corrective action plans to determine the most effective means of addressing potential problems.
• Prepares documentation in accordance with corporate guidelines for project financial review and approval.
• Prepares documentation in support of the change control process and internal governance meetings throughout the project life cycle. Performs cost analysis, cost estimating, cost management, cost control, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides update at operations meetings on project financials, schedule status, issues, and concerns; keeps project managers informed of emerging issues as they arise.
• Identifies and assists with change management process on projects.
• Monitors close out documentation requirements and reviews final cost report and final schedule for close out and benchmarking purposes.
• Provides reports on pipeline, backlog, project status, Project Cost information and staff planning. Prepares cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets.
• Assist management with special projects as needed
  
  

Who You Are

• You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft office suite
• You have three (3) plus years of experience in financial modelling and/or project controls.
• You have knowledge of US GAAP revenue recognition methodologies
• You have experience in fixed price and financial analysis, variant analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• You have experience developing and presenting budget and status reports
• You have a complete understanding of accrual processes, invoice review and validation.
  
  

Education & Experience

• 7–9 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related area, or equivalent experience, desired.
  
  

Soft Skills

• English Language proficiency is required to effectively communicate in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset to bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Should demonstrate confidence and self-assurance in their skills and expertise enabling them to contribute to team success and engage with colleagues and clients in a positive, assured manner.
• Should be accountable and responsible for deliverables and outcomes.
• Should demonstrate ownership of tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality results.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills by working effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing insights, and contributing to shared goals and solutions.
• Continuously explore emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.