Junior data analyst Jobs in Pasadena, CA

Position Description:

CGI is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join our CGI team!

This position can be performed in either our CGI office in Los Angeles, CA (preferred) or San Diego, CA.

Are you a Finance professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy working with forecasting, budgeting, and operational/financial accounting concepts while contributing to impactful business decisions? If so, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career with CGI.

Collaborate closely with Project Managers and senior CGI leadership to provide financial insights that drive performance and strategy. You'll be encouraged to expand your skills, explore emerging technologies (including AI), and pursue professional development opportunities that support your long-term career progression within CGI.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact

In this role, you will be responsible for full life-cycle project accounting and financial support, including:
. Managing project accounting from setup to closeout

. Performing revenue recognition and ensuring compliance with accounting standards

. Preparing and processing client billing and invoicing

. Conducting financial analysis to track performance metrics and highlight key trends

. Supporting vendor management and contract-related financial oversight

. Building and maintaining financial models and reports in Microsoft Excel

. Acting as a trusted advisor by providing strategic insights and raising issues proactively in a fast-paced environment

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
A typical day in this role may include:
. Managing and maintaining financial data for 6–8 separate client programs, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all accounts

. Reviewing project financials with Project Managers to ensure budgets and forecasts are on track

. Updating and reconciling financial data in Excel and ERP systems

. Preparing and submitting monthly revenue recognition entries

. Drafting and processing client invoices while ensuring compliance with contract terms

. Analyzing variances against budget/forecast and presenting findings to leadership

. Responding to ad-hoc financial data requests from leadership or project teams

. Coordinating with vendors and internal teams to resolve billing or contract issues

. Participating in team meetings and contributing ideas for process improvement

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

What you'll bring

Education & Experience:
. Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or related analytical roles

. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

. Strong understanding of technical accounting principles and corporate finance practices

Technical Skills:
. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, complex formulas)

. Experience with financial reporting and analytics tools

. Familiarity with invoicing, contracts, and revenue recognition processes

. Knowledge of ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) preferred

Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities:
. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights

. Proven track record of delivering creative solutions and driving process improvements

Soft Skills & Work Style:
. Highly adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environments

. Strong independent work ethic with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

. Collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on multiple roles

. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $68,.00 - $,.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the (k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs


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Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Finance & Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis