Senior Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Bethesda, MD.Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis initiatives. This role serves as a key partner to Finance and business leadership, providing financial insights, decision-support analysis, and recommendations that drive business performance and long-term growth. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling expertise, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to executive stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting processes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with department leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial insights and recommendations
• Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and financial reporting packages
• Support strategic projects, business cases, due diligence efforts, and ad hoc financial analyses
• Evaluate investments, operational initiatives, and growth opportunities through ROI and scenario analysis
• Support month-end and quarter-end review activities, including variance explanations and performance analysis
• Develop and monitor KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve data quality, and enhance analytical processes
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior financial analysts as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, consulting, investment banking, or related areas
• Experience developing executive-level financial reports and presentations
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and large dataset analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other related certification
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms
• Experience with dashboard development, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools
• Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives
• Experience supporting strategic planning, M&A, or business transformation projects

Key Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Strategic Analysis
• Executive Reporting
• KPI & Performance Analysis
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Business Partnering
• Data Analytics
• Process Improvement
• Advanced Excel
• Presentation Skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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