Entry Level Project Analyst Jobs
New grad project analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or a portfolio of organized, delivered projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Technology & Software, with employers like TikTok, Deloitte, and Contact Discovery Services hiring at this level now.
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Description
Project Financial Analyst I
Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need. Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
* We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
* We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
* We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary
Serves as financial analyst for Business Unit Controller(s) and Associate Director(s) Finance. Prepares, reconciles, analyzes and reports Business Unit(s) revenue, contracts, projects, and associated metrics. Produces financial and other business analyses, interpretation, and investigation of data for operations for assigned projects and contracts. Ensures all reporting activities are accurate and prepared within established timelines.
Core Responsibilities
Supports Business Unit Controller in:
- Records revenue each month for Unit, Fee for Service and Fixed Price contracts;
- Loads project budgets into Oracle/Revenue Wizard and maintaining key member lists (project set up) and other project data in Oracle and associated systems and schedules;
- Drafts project level actual versus budget/forecast variance analysis monthly as well as monthly reports for distribution in analyzing monthly results;
- Drafts monthly forecasting of financial results (backlog);
- Meets established deadlines for Revenue and Backlog submittals;
- Timely preparation of project close out reconciliations;
- Reviews, with assistance, executed Work Orders and Change Orders for bonus or other anomalies.
Works closely with Business Unit Controller to:
- Captures, assesses and consolidates results; and
- Drafts key reports such as annual cost and expense budgets, cost rates, cost and expense forecasting, monthly utilization, headcount, revenue backlog analysis, and/or gross profit for assigned area.
Updates predefined reports.
Attends project meetings as applicable to support assigned areas. Attends project kick-off meetings to capture and process relevant data for set up of newly awarded projects onto financial systems and schedules. Attends monthly project review (MPRs) meetings to ensure understanding/concurrence of project status, potential issues and the accuracy of the forecast.
* Monitors the overall health of assigned projects including but not limited to revenues, gross profit, receivables, and unbilled amounts as well as project close outs and reconciliations.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
Additional Qualifications
Pharmaceutical or CRO experience preferred.
Strong English proficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
Proficiency with accounting software packages.
Experience with Oracle Finance is preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of personal motivation to achieve.
Demonstrated ability to work with confidential and sensitive data.
Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines is necessary.
Critical Skills
Disclaimer
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
US ONLY
Years Of Experience Required
Minimum of zero to two (0 - 2) years of related experience
Physical Requirements
Position requires: ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment, etc. and to move between office locations; ability to maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; ability to occasionally manipulate (e.g., lift, carry, move) office items and packages of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment (e.g., scanner, phone, printer, copier); ability to perceive and assess written materials for prolonged periods of time; and ability to frequently communicate with colleagues on the phone, by email, and in-person.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is low. This is a largely sedentary role. At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range
$47,000.00 - $79,900.00
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
Description
Project Financial Analyst I
Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need. Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
* We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
* We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
* We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary
Serves as financial analyst for Business Unit Controller(s) and Associate Director(s) Finance. Prepares, reconciles, analyzes and reports Business Unit(s) revenue, contracts, projects, and associated metrics. Produces financial and other business analyses, interpretation, and investigation of data for operations for assigned projects and contracts. Ensures all reporting activities are accurate and prepared within established timelines.
Core Responsibilities
Supports Business Unit Controller in:
- Records revenue each month for Unit, Fee for Service and Fixed Price contracts;
- Loads project budgets into Oracle/Revenue Wizard and maintaining key member lists (project set up) and other project data in Oracle and associated systems and schedules;
- Drafts project level actual versus budget/forecast variance analysis monthly as well as monthly reports for distribution in analyzing monthly results;
- Drafts monthly forecasting of financial results (backlog);
- Meets established deadlines for Revenue and Backlog submittals;
- Timely preparation of project close out reconciliations;
- Reviews, with assistance, executed Work Orders and Change Orders for bonus or other anomalies.
Works closely with Business Unit Controller to:
- Captures, assesses and consolidates results; and
- Drafts key reports such as annual cost and expense budgets, cost rates, cost and expense forecasting, monthly utilization, headcount, revenue backlog analysis, and/or gross profit for assigned area.
Updates predefined reports.
Attends project meetings as applicable to support assigned areas. Attends project kick-off meetings to capture and process relevant data for set up of newly awarded projects onto financial systems and schedules. Attends monthly project review (MPRs) meetings to ensure understanding/concurrence of project status, potential issues and the accuracy of the forecast.
* Monitors the overall health of assigned projects including but not limited to revenues, gross profit, receivables, and unbilled amounts as well as project close outs and reconciliations.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
Additional Qualifications
Pharmaceutical or CRO experience preferred.
Strong English proficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
Proficiency with accounting software packages.
Experience with Oracle Finance is preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of personal motivation to achieve.
Demonstrated ability to work with confidential and sensitive data.
Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines is necessary.
Critical Skills
Disclaimer
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
US ONLY
Years Of Experience Required
Minimum of zero to two (0 - 2) years of related experience
Physical Requirements
Position requires: ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment, etc. and to move between office locations; ability to maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; ability to occasionally manipulate (e.g., lift, carry, move) office items and packages of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment (e.g., scanner, phone, printer, copier); ability to perceive and assess written materials for prolonged periods of time; and ability to frequently communicate with colleagues on the phone, by email, and in-person.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is low. This is a largely sedentary role. At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range
$47,000.00 - $79,900.00
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Entry Level Project Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project analyst job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate organized thinking, clear communication, and comfort with tracking tasks and timelines. A completed internship, a capstone project, or volunteer coordination work all signal readiness. Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, Asana, or Monday.com gives candidates a real edge, as does any exposure to Agile or Waterfall workflows, even from a coursework setting.
Which companies hire entry level project analysts?
Companies hiring entry level project analysts right now include TikTok, Deloitte, and Contact Discovery Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from a broad mix of employers, including consulting firms, technology companies, healthcare organizations, and government contractors, many of whom build junior analyst pipelines through structured onboarding programs.
Are there remote entry level project analyst jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 30% of entry level project analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making this one of the more flexible roles at the junior level. Many hybrid roles require in-office presence for team stand-ups or project kickoffs, so candidates should check each posting for specific location expectations before applying.
Are these new grad project analyst jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically requires zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for postings that list a degree as the primary qualification rather than requiring prior employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level project analysts?
Entry Level project analyst roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors hire at the junior level because they run large, cross-functional initiatives that need analysts to track deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain documentation, work that is well suited to recent graduates building their first professional foundation.