Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting

Job Description

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting:
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting for an approximately 11-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 2-4 days onsite at our client’s Toronto, Ontario office.

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting - Job Description:
The Enterprise Delivery Office (EDO) requires a Project Control Officer to manage its financial processes and help achieve its financial and business goals. Key areas include budgeting, financial planning and zero-based forecasting, financial reporting, contract and vendor management, invoice processing and tracking, financial consolidation, and project and portfolio status reporting.

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting - Responsibilities:
• Manages EDO financial processes, including budgeting, financial planning and forecasting, financial reporting, contract and vendor management, invoice processing and tracking, financial consolidation, and project and portfolio status tracking.
• Leads comprehensive financial review, analysis, and evaluation of EDO performance and reporting, highlighting significant trends, performance measures, and developments.
• Manages the preparation of the EDO annual budget proposal, covering volume growth, operating expenses, and project budgets.
• Supports preparation of EDO annual Business Cases based on EDO business priorities.
• Prepares, supports, and advises EDO Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and Project Control Officers on consolidated project portfolio status and financial reporting.
• Provides ongoing, responsive, and professional financial management advice, recommendations, and support to the EDO VP.
• Participates in EDO audit processes to ensure full cooperation and successful completion within the specified timeframe.

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting - Mandatory Skills:
• 5-7 years of financial project management experience in large enterprises, preferably in the banking industry
• Proven track record managing financials for high-complexity, high-risk projects with large budgets ($10M+)
• Understanding of Agile project management principles and practices
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., CA PPM, MS Project, PowerPoint)

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• PMP certification
• Vendor management experience
• Visual storytelling experience (presentations, graphs, etc.)

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting – Assignment Length:
Approximately 11 months

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting - Start Date:
ASAP

Project Control Officer – Budgeting/Forecasting - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Hybrid (2-4 days in office)

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