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We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Financial Project Analyst based in Ethiopia to support client financial planning, cost management, and project-based consulting engagements. This remote role is ideal for a finance or accounting professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys building financial models, budgets, forecasts, and executive-ready reports from scratch. You will work closely with project managers and leadership to analyze financial data, monitor project performance, and deliver accurate workbooks across multiple client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

Build project budgets, financial forecasts, and P&L statements
Develop cash flow forecasts and balance-sheet schedules
Perform budget-to-actual and variance analyses
Update rolling forecasts and financial assumptions
Support pricing, margin, and profitability analyses
Build financial scenarios to evaluate business outcomes

Project Cost Management

Monitor project budgets and spending throughout engagements
Analyze project costs, margins, and financial performance
Track profitability and key financial metrics
Identify budget overruns or financial risks
Provide timely financial updates to project managers
Assist leadership with cost-management and resource allocation

Financial Modeling & Reporting

Build organized, accurate, user-friendly Excel workbooks
Create financial models and supporting schedules from scratch
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Present financial information clearly and professionally
Review workbooks for accuracy and consistency
Maintain documentation of assumptions, formulas, and data sources

Project & Team Support

Support multiple client projects simultaneously
Gather financial/operational data from project leaders and teams
Participate in virtual project meetings as needed
Communicate progress, questions, and delays proactively
Complete deliverables accurately and on time
Work independently while staying responsive to leadership

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
2+ years in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or modeling
Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
Experience developing budgets and forecasts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Excellent written/spoken English
Ability to explain financial info to finance and non-finance stakeholders
Manage multiple assignments and deadlines
Work independently and take ownership of work

Microsoft Excel Requirements (Primary tool – must build models from scratch)

Advanced formulas: IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH
PivotTables, PivotCharts, conditional formatting, data validation
Financial modeling, scenario/sensitivity analysis
Workbook design, formatting, organization, error checking, formula auditing
Practical Excel assessment may be required during interviews

Additional Technical Requirements

Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency
Reliable high-speed internet and computer capable of handling large Excel files
Professional environment for virtual meetings
Ability to join video calls and use online project-management/communication platforms

Preferred Experience (not required)

Financial Planning & Analysis, project accounting, management accounting
Budget development, cost analysis/management
Three-statement financial modeling
Consulting/professional services environment
Multi-industry client experience
Preparing reports for executives or business owners

Ideal Candidate
You are:

Dependable, organized, and proactive in communication
Comfortable asking questions
Adaptable when priorities change
Capable of working with limited supervision
Committed to producing accurate, professional work

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Financial Project Analyst

Accounting & Finance

Skills And Expertise

Private Client