Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Overview

An organization is seeking an FP&A Analyst responsible for leading the budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes. The role involves compiling management reporting and KPIs, as well as communicating and reviewing monthly results with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget process by coordinating with key budget owners to gather inputs for developing the overall corporate budget
• Review expense trends to maintain accurate forecasts and distribute forecast updates as needed
• Optimize the current reporting structure and analysis proactively
• Analyze monthly results and research variances to budget and forecasts; provide feedback to Accounting, Program Control, and/or Function/Department on necessary adjustments
• Distribute month-end budget vs. actual reports to Senior Management and develop reporting packages addressing related inquiries
• Compile and distribute various monthly and quarterly management reports, including company metrics and KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and modeling to provide better insight into company performance
• Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and analyze causes of unexpected variances
• Maintain and enhance indirect rate models to ensure alignment with company strategy and cost structure
• Analyze pool and base composition for early issue detection and proactive risk mitigation
• Support provisional billing rate submissions and incurred cost submissions
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Strong quantitative skills with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing across all management levels
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with competing priorities
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task
• Proactively identifies and pursues opportunities for improvement
• Detail-oriented, hard-working, and committed to producing high-quality results
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
• Develops and drives accountability for self and others
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and project management skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis within a government contracting environment
• Advanced experience with Cost pools and Department of Defense (DoD) Project Accounting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check
• The employer complies with regulations prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and requires affirmative action to employ and advance these individuals

Location

• United States (US citizenship required)