SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - FP&A

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.