JOB TITLE: SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - FP&ADEPARTMENT: FINANCE REPORTS TO: FINANCIAL CONTROLLERCLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT
CLEARANCE: ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCELOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, MDJob Summary:The FP&A Analyst is responsible for providing clear, data-driven recommendations that support organizational growth and operational efficiency. This role guides strategic decision-making through financial insights, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The FP&A Analyst partners with all other functional business areas including the executive team, business development, program management, and production.
Duties/Responsibilities:- Work with the Accounting team to develop, enhance, and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans.
- Coordinate financial input to program reviews and translation of financial and budget data into actional insights.
- Collaborate with department leaders to collect assumptions, validate data, and ensure accuracy in financial models.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Refine financial reports and enhance information flow for executives and the Board of Directors.
- Develop and maintain metrics, variance analysis, and KPIs.
- Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to support real-time business decision-making.
- Serve as a strategic partner to business units, providing financial analysis that informs planning, resourcing, and operational decisions.
- Support capital expenditure analysis, business case preparation, and ROI evaluations.
- Present financial findings to senior leadership in a clear, concise manner.
- Build and maintain dynamic financial models for scenario analysis, forecasting, and profitability assessments.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and drive process improvements.
- Support the implementation of automated reporting tools, such as dashboards, timed reports and data cubes
- Participate in and lead ad hoc financial projects, such as cost optimization initiatives, pricing analysis, and acquisition due diligence.
- Provide analytical support for strategic planning and organizational initiatives.
- Support business development efforts through pricing analysis, price modeling, and proposal review as needed.
- Review and support business development with price modeling and review as needed.
- Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.
Basic Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (financial modeling) and financial analysis.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint and business intelligence tools (e.g., Cognos, Power BI, Tableau).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- MBA, CFA, or PMP certification (or progress toward one).
- Familiarity with budgeting tools (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive, etc.).
- Deltek certifications (Costpoint Core, Reporting, Admin, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of DCAA requirements, FAR/DFARS compliance, indirect rate structures, and cost accounting.
Physical Requirements:- Hybrid or onsite depending on program requirements.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.
