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 Los Angeles, CA (with San Diego as an alternate location). CGI is one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms globally. This role is essential for a finance professional who will provide critical financial insights for client programs, directly contributing to impactful business decisions and driving company strategy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $68100–$119200 yearly
• Team: Works with Project Managers and senior CGI leadership.
• Mission: This person provides financial insights and manages project accounting to drive performance and strategy for client programs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, financial reporting and analytics tools, ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Oversee the full lifecycle of project accounting, from setup to closeout, for 6-8 separate client programs.
• Process: Prepare and process client billing and invoicing, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and contract terms.
• Analyze: Conduct detailed financial analysis, track performance metrics, identify key trends, and present findings to leadership.
• Build: Develop and maintain financial models and reports in Microsoft Excel, and update financial data in ERP systems.
• Advise: Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and proactively raising issues in a complex environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 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. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and drive process improvements.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, complex formulas), experience with financial reporting and analytics, familiarity with invoicing, contracts, and revenue recognition processes, strong analytical thinking, and financial accounting.
• Bonus: Knowledge of ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).