Junior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Junior Financial Analyst | CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., located in either Los Angeles, CA (preferred) or San Diego, CA. CGI is one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. As a Junior Financial Analyst, you will provide critical financial insights that drive performance and strategy, contributing directly to impactful business decisions within a global consulting environment. This role is essential for ensuring robust financial management and strategic foresight across client programs.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $68100–$119200 yearly
• Team: Collaborates with Project Managers and senior CGI leadership.
• Mission: Responsible for full life-cycle project accounting and financial support, providing strategic insights to drive performance and achieve business goals.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Accounting: Manage full life-cycle project accounting, encompassing setup through closeout, while ensuring accuracy and consistency across client programs.
• Revenue & Billing Management: Perform accurate revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards, prepare and process client billing and invoices, and submit monthly revenue entries.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to track performance metrics, identify key trends, analyze variances against budgets, and present findings to leadership.
• Financial Modeling & Data Integrity: Build and maintain financial models and reports in Microsoft Excel, and reconcile financial data across various systems.
• Strategic Financial Advising: Act as a trusted advisor to Project Managers and leadership, providing strategic financial insights and proactively addressing potential issues in a dynamic environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with a strong understanding of technical accounting principles and corporate finance practices.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or related analytical roles, including familiarity with invoicing, contracts, and revenue recognition processes.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, financial modeling, and complex formulas, alongside strong analytical thinking and financial accounting abilities.
• Bonus: Knowledge of ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, and a proven track record of delivering creative solutions and driving process improvements.