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JOB TITLE: SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - FP&A DEPARTMENT: FINANCE REPORTS TO: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT CLEARANCE: ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, MD Job 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.

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Must-haves

CLEARANCE: ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE
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.

Nice-to-haves

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.

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