Job Description | Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
Title | FP&A Analyst
Location | Corporate Dulles, VA
Department | Finance & Accounting
Reports To | Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview
The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and providing insights that support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop, maintain, and improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

* Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and variances.

* Partner with department heads to track financial performance and support strategic initiatives.

* Assist in the preparation of management reports, board presentations, and investor materials.

* Monitor and evaluate capital expenditures, operational costs, and revenue trends.

* Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as needed.

* Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate financial policies.

* Improve and maintain reporting and analysis of financial metrics; ensure the accuracy of financial metrics

* Perform timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.

* Manage cash flow forecasting processes and provide recommendations on optimal use of capital

* Hands-On experience with the ability to directly extract information from the ERP and forecasting systems.

* Other finance and administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or similar major (MBA a plus)

* 2-5 years' of relevant work experience in FP&A, a corporate accounting or audit environment

* Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly intermediate Excel experience required

* Experience with SAP Business One preferred

* Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.

* Excellent communication and presentation skills.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change over time and according to business need.