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 (preferred) or San Diego, CA. CGI is one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world, specializing in IT and business consulting services. This role is crucial for providing essential financial insights and supporting full life-cycle project accounting for various client programs. The Junior Financial Analyst will directly contribute to impactful business decisions by ensuring financial accuracy and strategic guidance. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Finance professional to grow their career, expand skills, and explore emerging technologies within a collaborative, supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Los Angeles, CA (preferred) or San Diego, CA (In-person)
• Pay: $68100–$119200 yearly
• Team: Collaborates closely with Project Managers and senior CGI leadership.
• Mission: Provides financial insights to drive performance and strategy through full life-cycle project accounting and financial support for client programs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Accounting Management: Oversee and manage the entire project accounting life cycle, from initial setup to final closeout, ensuring all financial aspects are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Revenue Recognition and Billing: Execute proper revenue recognition procedures in compliance with accounting standards and meticulously prepare and process client billing and invoicing according to contract terms.
• Performance Analysis and Reporting: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to monitor project performance metrics, identify key financial trends, and reconcile financial data to update ERP systems and Excel reports.
• Strategic Financial Advising: Act as a trusted financial advisor to Project Managers and senior leadership by providing strategic insights, analyzing variances against budget/forecast, and proactively addressing potential financial issues.
• Vendor and Contract Oversight: Support vendor management and perform contract-related financial oversight, including coordinating with vendors and internal teams to resolve billing or contract discrepancies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, coupled with a strong understanding of technical accounting principles and corporate finance practices.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or analytical roles, demonstrating advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Skills: Analytical Thinking, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Problem Solving, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bonus: Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is preferred, alongside a proven track record of delivering creative solutions and driving process improvements.