Senior Financial Specialist

Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid - 3 Days Office)

Employment Type: Full-TimeSkills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Finance Specialist to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will partner closely with business and project leaders to provide financial insights, improve processes, and drive business performance.

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, analyze, and present accurate and timely financial reports for management and key stakeholders. Perform financial and budget variance analysis and provide actionable insights. Support monthly, quarterly, and periodic financial reporting cycles. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data. Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning: Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across business units. Develop and maintain financial models for budgets, forecasts, and multi-year planning. Partner with project and business owners to develop accurate cost and financial plans. Support P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and long-term financial projections. Utilize Deltek Planning for forecasting and financial planning outside of Excel.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Serve as a trusted financial partner to business and finance leadership. Analyze KPIs, financial trends, risks, and opportunities. Translate complex financial data into clear business insights and recommendations. Support strategic initiatives through data-driven financial analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business and financial objectives.

Systems, Analytics & Process Improvement: Leverage financial systems, ERP platforms, reporting tools, and Power BI to generate actionable insights. Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and data management processes. Drive automation and efficiency improvements across finance operations. Support finance-related system implementations, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives. Promote the use of SI tools and technology to improve finance processes and decision-making.

Governance & Compliance: Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and financial controls. Support month-end and year-end close activities. Ensure financial data and reporting comply with established accounting and finance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or a related role. Strong experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Advanced Excel skills are required, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Pivot, and related functions. Hands-on experience with Deltek Planning is required, particularly for forecasting and financial planning outside of Excel. Experience working with ERP, financial reporting, analytics, or business intelligence tools. Experience with Power BI or similar reporting/visualization tools is preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large and complex datasets. Strong financial modeling and data interpretation capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex business problems. Strong business acumen with a proactive and strategic mindset. xhqgsiq Comfortable working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.