Senior Financial Analyst

Arcfield

$81K — $196K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in finance or accounting required; advanced degrees preferred
  • 8-10 years of experience in budgeting and variance analysis
  • Experience in the defense industry preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel modeling skills
  • Knowledge of FAR/GAAP regulations and compliance
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
  • Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Sector indirect expense management
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis to identify key cost drivers and spending trends
  • Lead monthly review meetings with Sector leadership regarding indirect expenses
  • Perform cost expenditure reviews to ensure accurate coding and allocation
  • Monitor labor utilization against financial targets and recommend corrective actions
  • Prepare month-end accruals within scheduled deadlines
  • Identify process improvements and cost savings opportunities

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings plans
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Wellness programs and optional benefit elections
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key contributor within Corporate Finance, supporting indirect budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making activities. This role partners closely with Sector and functional leadership to proactively manage indirect expenses, analyze financial performance, and identify risks and opportunities. Responsibilities include supporting the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis to drive informed business decisions and operational efficiency.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Sector indirect expense management
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual indirect expenses against forecasts and budget, identifying key cost drivers, spending trends, and financial risks.
  • Lead monthly department indirect review meetings with Sector leadership
  • Perform monthly reviews of cost expenditures to ensure expenses are accurately coded and properly allocated.
  • Monitor labor utilization, evaluate against financial targets, and recommend correction actions as needed.
  • Provide coding guidance for project, organization, and account in accordance with annual budget and disclosure statements
  • Prepare month-end accruals within close schedule deadlines.
  • Track indirect PO funding and open commitments of third-party vendors
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and enhance financial reporting efficiency.
  • Ensure all reports are submitted according to corporate financial schedules
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and internal corporate financial policies and procedures.
  • Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and special projects in support of management decision-making.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Required Experience:
  • BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5
  • 8-10 min years of experience with budgeting and variance analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
  • Experience within the defense industry preferred


Required Skills:
  • Ideal candidate is a quick learner and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Well organized, reliable, and highly motivated with ability to handle multiple projects and produce timely, high-quality work
  • Possesses keen attention to detail
  • General knowledge of FAR/GAAP
  • Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products
  • Advance Excel modeling skills with ability to mine, consolidate, and report on complex data structures resulting in visibility for decision support
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)


Other Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required


Desired:
  • Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, and TM1 (FocusPoint) preferred.


Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $81,852.01 Max: $196,689.16

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