Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role supports the financial planning and analysis team, providing top-level reporting and analysis, indirect budgeting and rate generation, and cross-disciplinary financial analysis.

Job Function:

Primary & Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for various complex financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting and analysis

Collaborate across functions including contracts, operations, and project management

Create, maintain, and update financial databases and spreadsheets, and generate various financial reports as required

Prepare and file financial reports (P&L, B/S, CF, etc.) with the parent company. Perform financial analyses and generate reports and recommendations for management review

Study trends and reports on depreciation, working capital, R&D, rates of return, and financial and expense comparisons based on profit and loss statements and income statements

Formulate indirect rates / indirect cost budgets coordinating with cost account managers and stakeholders

Prepare company direct labor and indirect rate proposals for submittal to applicable government and other entities and supporting related audit activities

Monitor and assess financial impact of changes to indirect rates, rate pools, and allocations to program budgets, revenue generation, and profitability

Forecasting and tracking internal research and development as well as bid and proposal projects

Prepare monthly forecasts, risk assessment and variance analysis to senior management ensuring management understanding of rate and budget issues

Recommend new methods and processes related to the financial analysis function and present to senior management

Participate in team efforts to improve functioning of the department and provide guidance to less-experienced Financial Analysts

Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as DAR, FAR, and other government regulations and ensure appropriate records and documentation are maintained

Support audits and analysis of the organization’s direct and indirect costs, and review their practices and procedures, ensuring that labor and non-labor charges are approved, allowable, and processed in a timely manner

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Job Requirement:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance with 5+ years directly related experience including a thorough knowledge of DAR/FAR and other applicable government regulations (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)

MBA/CPA/CMA preferred

Defense contractor experience preferred

Required Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables, V/X Lookups, and macros

Experience with Deltek CostPoint, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, TM1, or similar financial systems

Knowledge of Deltek COBRA a plus

Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and budgeting skills

Strong communications skills and the ability to collaborate across the organization

Strong understanding of government regulations: Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)