Summary
Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.
As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.
Job Description
The Senior Analyst - Project Controller & Project Quality plays a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational consistency, and delivery excellence across the global Professional Services organization. This role supports the definition and governance of a standardized Project Control Office (PCO) methodology, ensuring high-quality project execution, financial health, and compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project financial management and professional services operations, with experience working closely with Project Managers and Sales Operations in a global, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
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PCO Program Development: Support the design, rollout, and governance of a standardized Project Control Office (PCO) methodology across all Lines of Business and Practices, including Regional Services, Global Practices, INOW, and Education.
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Project Financial Setup & Forecasting: Ensure proper project setup is accurate and aligned with financial targets. Own the weekly project-level forecast cadence for revenue, costs, and margins. Partner with Project Managers to validate staffing plans and forecast inputs.
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Performance Monitoring & KPIs: Track and report project-level metrics including EAC, ETC, Book-to-Bill, project profitability, utilization, and forecast accuracy for billable hours.
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Quarterly Forecasting Support: Collaborate with the Global FP&A team by providing detailed project financial data for quarterly forecast submissions.
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Full P&L Visibility: Provide end-to-end financial oversight of active projects, highlighting risks, variances, and profitability to leadership and stakeholders.
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Operational Execution: Moved In collaboration with practices and regions, oversee invoicing, credit notes, concessions, and other revenue-affecting activities.
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Governance & Compliance: Review project proposals to ensure alignment with internal policies, financial targets, and audit requirements.
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Training & Enablement: Create training materials and lead global enablement sessions both virtual and in-person on project governance, tools, and best practices.
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Quality Management: Define and manage a standardized quality rating model (e.g., Red/Yellow/Green). Lead regular project delivery reviews and ensure PSA system data aligns with contractual terms.
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Audit Readiness & Policy Adherence: Ensure project execution aligns with internal controls, policy guidelines, and audit expectations
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
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5+ years of experience in project financial management, professional services operations, or project control roles
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Solid understanding of the project financial lifecycle, including margin analysis and revenue forecasting
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Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization and cross-functional environments
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Proficiency in Excel, financial models, and standard reporting tools
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Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills
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Ability to translate financial and operational data into business insights
Bonus Qualifications (What Sets You Apart)
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Experience in professional services or consulting environments
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Familiarity with project quality frameworks and delivery health monitoring
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Experience supporting or leading global transformation initiatives
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Comfortable delivering training to global, cross-cultural teams
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MBA or Advance s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field