Financial Analyst, Sr.

Senior Financial Analyst

About the Company

CFS partners with organizations across diverse industries to connect experienced finance professionals with exceptional career opportunities. This opportunity is with a growing organization that values strategic financial planning, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. The company fosters a supportive environment where finance professionals play a key role in shaping business strategy and organizational success.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic business analysis. This role partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful financial insights, develop executive dashboards, monitor key performance indicators, and support long-term business planning. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with excellent communication skills and a passion for driving business performance.

Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Analyze financial performance and identify key business trends.
• Prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses and financial forecasts.
• Provide recommendations that support organizational objectives.
• Assist leadership with strategic financial planning initiatives.
• Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Develop executive-level dashboards and financial performance reports.
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial insights to leadership.
• Support executive reporting and business review meetings.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial reporting processes.
• Business Analysis
• Evaluate financial performance across business operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Analyze business trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses as requested.
• Assist leadership with data-driven decision-making.
• Budget & Forecast Management
• Collaborate with department leaders throughout the budgeting process.
• Monitor departmental financial performance against approved budgets.
• Update financial forecasts based on changing business conditions.
• Support long-range financial planning activities.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Recommend improvements to planning and forecasting processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders.
• Present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Support company-wide planning and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate on special projects and operational improvements.
• Build strong relationships across multiple business functions.
• Promote data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
• Process Improvement
• Improve financial reporting processes and workflow efficiency.
• Enhance dashboards and reporting tools for leadership.
• Support implementation of modern FP&A technologies.
• Recommend improvements to financial planning processes.
• Maintain best practices for financial analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or financial analysis.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level financial reports and dashboards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using Planful or similar FP&A software.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Knowledge of strategic financial planning methodologies.
• Experience supporting organizational budgeting and long-range planning initiatives.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic business decisions.
• Exposure to executive leadership and company-wide planning initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Modern financial planning and reporting tools.
• Stable Monday through Friday work schedule supporting work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CFS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.