Project Control Specialist
14 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 6–12-month Contract-to-Hire
Our client, a leading energy and utilities organization, is seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Specialist to oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budget management within its IT division. This is a critical role supporting the organization’s shared services team, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.
The ideal candidate will have strong financial expertise, familiarity with IT environments, and the ability to confidently communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Manage yearly, monthly, and long-range forecasting and budget planning.
- Oversee contracts, invoices, requests, renewals, and financial documentation.
- Act as the "protector of the budget", ensuring adherence to financial goals and policies.
- Conduct routine budget check-ins, including accruals and analysis of unique team code blocks.
- Utilize tools like Apptio (general ledger and budgeting) and Asset Suite 8 to track financials.
- Maintain a day-to-day awareness of financial mechanics across software, hardware, and IT operations.
- Communicate effectively with senior managers, managers, and stakeholders.
- Support IT-related financial planning, cost calculators, and asset management.
- Provide insights into IT products/systems, including VMware, Splunk, and other applications, servers, and devices.
Required Skills:
- A financial background with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
- Familiarity with IT products, systems, and services, including basic knowledge of applications, servers, and devices.
- Confidence in interacting with senior managers and presenting financial data.
- Expertise in using tools like Apptio and Asset Suite 8.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of IT organizations, including VMware, Splunk, or similar technologies.
- Previous experience in cost analysis and financial planning for IT projects.
- Ability to analyze and manage budgets with unique team code blocks.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, IT, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience; candidates straight out of college are not being considered.
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