Project Control Officer managing program financials, reporting, planning, and blocker management for a 6-month hybrid contract in Toronto. Requires financial expertise and advanced MS Project/Excel skills.
Responsibilities
Financial Governance: Manage end-to-end program financials, including monthly accruals, financial forecasting, processing of invoices, and chargebacks. Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain high-quality executive summaries, dashboards (Power BI), and status reports for Senior Leadership and Steering Committees. Integrated Planning: Own and update the Integrated Project Plan (IPP) in MS Project, identifying cross-workstream dependencies and critical path risks. Blocker Management: Oversee the “Five Blockers” (Risks, Issues, Assumptions, Dependencies, and Decisions), working closely with PMs to ensure mitigation strategies are active and effective. Administrative Coordination: Facilitate program governance meetings, document key decisions, and ensure consistent reporting standards are met across all workstreams.
Requirements
Financial Expertise (Must-Have): Demonstrated mastery of program financials, including accruals, forecasting, and presenting financial health to executive committees. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Project, Excel (macros/pivots), and PowerPoint. Tools: Hands-on experience with Jira for task tracking and Power BI for automated reporting. Industry Experience: Previous experience within a large financial institution Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to “tell the story” behind the data to senior stakeholders. Soft Skills: A proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a rigorous attention to detail.
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