FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst is a critical member of the finance organization, responsible for driving analytical rigor, financial modeling, and performance insights across a fast-growing, private-equity-backed government contractor. This role partners closely with executive leadership, program managers, and the PE sponsor to deliver high-quality analysis, forward-looking financial models, and data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making.


A BS in Finance/Accounting and 3-5 years of Corporate FP&A within a Federal Contractor are required.


Responsibilities:
Financial Modeling & Forecasting

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for revenue, margin, cash flow, and scenario planning.
• Develop multi-year forecasts aligned with PE growth expectations and strategic initiatives.
• Model contract profitability, pricing strategies, and new business opportunities.

P&L Ownership & Analysis

• Own monthly P&L reporting for assigned business units or portfolios.
• Analyze variances, trends, KPIs, and drivers of financial performance.
• Prepare executive-level insights for the CFO, CEO, and PE sponsor.

Contract & Program Financial Analysis

• Evaluate contract performance, backlog, pipeline, and funding burn rates.
• Support pricing, cost-volume-profit analysis, and contract margin optimization.
• Partner with program managers to ensure accurate forecasting and financial discipline.

Budgeting & Planning

• Lead annual budgeting cycles, quarterly reforecasts, and rolling forecasts.
• Coordinate inputs across operations, business development, and corporate functions.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support M&A diligence, integration modeling, and synergy tracking.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools (Power BI, Adaptive, etc.).
• Provide ad hoc analysis for strategic initiatives, board materials, and investor reporting.

Qualifications

• MBA a plus (finance, accounting, or related discipline).

• 2-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial modeling.

• Big 4 consulting (Strategy/Deals) or investment banking experience strongly preferred.

• Experience in government contracting, professional services, or project-based businesses a strong plus.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.

• Familiarity with GovCon financial structures (indirect rates, cost-plus, T&M, firm-fixed price).

• Experience with ERP/BI systems such as Unanet, Adaptive Insights, Workday, or Power BI.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Success Profile


A successful FP&A Analyst in this environment is:

• Highly analytical with exceptional modeling skills.

• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, PE-backed environment with tight deadlines and evolving priorities.

• Able to partner cross-functionally and influence without authority.

• Curious, proactive, and eager to build structure in a scaling organization.

• Confident presenting to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.

Why This Role Matters


This position sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations , directly shaping the company's growth trajectory and supporting the PE sponsor's value creation plan. You will have visibility across the entire business and play a key role in driving profitable growth, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.


This job description is currently under review and may be updated as business needs evolve.