Project Analyst

WHO WE ARE

At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!) "We Make Complexity Simple" by using cutting-edge technologies to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our clients. By leveraging the latest software, AI, and Robotics technology we are disrupting the logistics automation industry. We work with the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters right outside of Atlanta, GA. We specialize in dock-to-dock automation of the supply chain process for both B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer.) With over 6,000 people in our group worldwide we are different than most other supply chain automation companies in that we not only offer robotics, but also offer software-based solutions as well. We also reinvest 7% of our revenues in R&D ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Come help us change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO
 

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Assist Project Controlling team with the following: 
• Acts as a sparring partner to the Project Manager in finance related questions 
• Ensures the accuracy of project books and records and supports the PM to maintain and record such in the appropriate systems 
• Supports Project Manager in creating monthly forecasts and proactively challenges changes/discrepancies
• Supports the Project Manager that the financial results according to set targets are managed with due professional care and optimizes the project gross profit, cash flow and assets and financing instruments 
• Meet with project managers monthly to go over commercial/financial aspects of each project 
• Supports the PM in identifying, evaluating and assessing risk and opportunities, strategies and response activities – taking over the full responsibility in this regard with respect to all commercial risks and opportunities 
• Assist PM with reconciling original contract value and change orders for each project including obtaining copies of all contracts if needed 
• Supports Project Controlling team to provide a monthly PoC 
• Ensures the compliance with the Knapp guidelines for all commercial aspects 
• Attend project hand over meetings 
• Ensure accuracy of billings / revenue as part of the monthly close process and assist in the completion of the monthly close / reporting process 
•  Create efficiencies within project reporting and explore ways to provide project managers with more relevant reporting and analysis to include intercompany billing process 
• Review project purchase orders to ensure correct cost allocations 
• Work on special projects as requested

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, with 3 years related experience and/or training 
• Experience working with business operations in finance/accounting liaison role 
• Experience with SAP
• Experience and competency with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills 
• Attention to detail with impeccable follow through 
• Ability to meet critical deadlines 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team 
• Quick learner, analytical, deductive reasoning, detail and quality oriented 
• Experience with ERP system, SAP strongly preferred

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Up to 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short- & Long-Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Company happy hours every other Thursday
• Corporate Social Responsibility including sustainability and volunteering