Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Job DescriptionEverforth ECS is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to work in Fairfax, VA.The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for providing financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and strategic decision support for a portfolio of government contracts and corporate operations. This position partners closely with Program Management, Business Development, Contracts, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to develop financial insights that improve operational performance, maximize profitability, and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of government contracting financial practices, and experience supporting cost-plus, fixed-price, time-and-materials, and IDIQ contract environments.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Financial Planning & ForecastingSupport the annual operating plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue, backlog, EBITDA, and cash flow forecasts.Analyze actual financial performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.Prepare executive-level financial presentations and business performance reports.Analyze contract profitability, indirect cost allocations, labor utilization, funding status, and burn rates.Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.Financial ReportingPrepare monthly financial packages for senior leadership and parent company.Develop dashboards and KPIs for business performance.Analyze:RevenueGross marginDirect labor utilizationIndirect expensesContract profitabilityCash flowRecommend actions to improve financial performance.Data Analytics & Process ImprovementBuild financial models using Excel and business intelligence tools.Automate recurring reports and financial analyses.Improve forecasting accuracy through trend analysis and predictive modeling.Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes.ComplianceEnsure compliance with:FARCASDCAA requirementsCorporate accounting policiesSupport internal and external financial audits.Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 General Description of BenefitsJob RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.Experience7–10 years of progressive FP&A or government contracting finance experience.Experience supporting federal government contracts.Experience supporting executive financial reporting.Preferred QualificationsMBA, CPA, CMA, or CFA designation.Experience with Deltek Costpoint.Experience with Deltek CognosExperience supporting DCAA audits.Experience with mergers and acquisitions or integration activities is a plus.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong understanding of FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance.Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.Expertise in Excel, including:Pivot TablesPower QueryAdvanced formulasFinancial modelingJob DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Financial & AdministrativeSalaried: Salaried