Job Title : Financial Project Manager II
Client : One of the largest commercial property & casualty insurers in the US.
Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite weekly)
Duration : Through End of 2025 (Likely Extension into 2026 Pending Budget Approval)
Pay Rate : ~$60 / hour W2 + Benefits (Swoon covers 50% of cost)
- Market rate for experience level
Job Description :
The Financial Project Manager II will support Our Client's technology organization by overseeing project-level financial management activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all project financial processes. This position focuses on financial oversight and reporting , rather than delivery or technical project management, requiring strong analytical and communication skills to support cross-functional teams and leadership.
Key Responsibilities :
Review and maintain financial data including accruals, invoices, and forecasts in PlanviewEnsure accuracy of vendor invoices, milestone validations, and time reporting reconciliation.Support audit and compliance activities by completing checklists, submitting evidence, and resolving discrepancies.Maintain project baselines and update them per governance approvals.Manage capitalization setup and tracking for internal software development initiatives.Handle financial change controls and update Planview accordingly.Coordinate contract submissions and purchase order creation with accurate project mapping.Review exception reports, identify discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.Support forecasting by updating labor rates, reviewing variances, and adjusting forecasts post-timesheet progression.Escalate financial discrepancies or non-compliance to leadership for resolution.Qualifications (Required) :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.5–7 years of experience managing project financials, including forecasting, accruals, and capitalization.Proficiency with Planview Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and SAP or similar financial systems.Proven ability to analyze financial data, explain variances, and support audits or compliance reviews.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.Qualifications (Desired) :
Experience with technology project financials or working alongside IT project teams.Familiarity with insurance or financial services industriesKnowledge of capital project accounting and financial governance processes.