Fp&a Financial Manager

Zachary M. Jarrett

Maryland

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Senior FP&A Professional with 10+ years of experience leading financial planning, headcount modeling, and data-driven decision support across multimillion-dollar portfolios in defense, financial services, and insurance sectors. Proven ability to align financial strategy with organizational goals in high-compliance environments. Expert in forecasting, compensation planning, and contract pricing for government-funded R&D programs. Proficient in Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Excel to transform complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel, MD Senior Finance Manager July 2024 - Present

Led enterprise-level financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts supporting over $90M in federally funded R&D programs; managed headcount forecasting, compensation modeling, and budget alignment to strategic objectives.

Directed cross-functional projects across finance, IT, and business operations to redesign headcount planning processes, improving forecast accuracy by 25% and reducing planning cycle time by 30%.

Built and maintained advanced financial models for workforce planning and benefits forecasting using Excel, Tableau, and internal BI tools; ensured alignment with program and corporate financial goals.

Created and delivered executive-ready financial reports and project status updates, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership and government stakeholders.

Automated key financial workflows and reporting processes, decreasing manual effort by 40% and enhancing data consistency across departments.

Collaborated with HR, finance systems, and program managers to standardize compensation planning across multiple contract portfolios.

Demonstrated strong leadership in high-ambiguity environments; consistently recognized for driving strategic change and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Mentored and developed junior financial analysts, strengthening internal FP&A capabilities and succession planning. Northrop Grumman Corporation Baltimore, MD

Senior Business Management / Business Management Analyst June 2016 – July 2024

Led financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for large-scale, high-compliance programs, driving operating plan development, headcount forecasting, and compensation modeling across portfolios exceeding $200M.

Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, HR, contracts, IT) to align workforce planning and program funding strategies with long-term growth and compliance objectives.

Designed and maintained scalable financial models and performance dashboards to monitor budget adherence, track KPIs, and support executive decision-making.

Owned the development and maintenance of program-level cost baselines (PMBs), improving cost predictability and financial transparency across multiple initiatives.

Led implementation of performance metrics and reporting automations using tools such as Excel (Power Query), Tableau, and internal BI platforms, reducing manual reporting by 35%.

Drove continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, variance analysis, and cost control, positioning finance as a proactive strategic partner to the business.

Completed advanced training in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and financial modeling during a professional development period from Nov 2017 – Oct 2018.

Morgan Stanley Remote, MD

Associate July 2015 – Dec 2015

Gained exposure to financial processes and tools while supporting team projects and initiatives.

Developed foundational skills in Excel and SQL, which supported my transition into FP&A roles. State Farm Insurance Frederick, MD

Business Analyst June 2013 – Jan 2015(Summer Intern, 2012)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Utilized Excel and data visualization tools to prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Government Contract Financials & Compliance

Earned Value Measurement (EVM)

RFP Pricing & Proposal Development/Negotiation

Financial Systems Integration

Data Visualization & Business Intelligence

Stakeholder Management / Communication

Cross-functional Team Leadership

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Analytics & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (PivotTables, VBA, Power Query) Financial Systems: SAP, COBRA, Oracle Hyperion, SmartView Databases & Querying: SQL, Denodo, Microsoft Access EDUCATION

Master of Finance – Pennsylvania State University Jan 2015 – Dec 2016 Bachelor of Science – Pennsylvania State University Aug 2009 – May 2013

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