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.

The ideal candidate brings strong modeling skills, P&L ownership experience, and contract-level financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Planning
• With Sr Director, responsible for annual budgeting cycles, quarterly reforecasts, and rolling forecasts.
• Coordinate inputs across operations, business development, and corporate functions.
• Analyze variances, trends, KPIs, and drivers of financial performance.
• Prepare executive-level insights for the CFO, CEO, and PE sponsor.
• 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.
• Contract & Program Financial Analysis
• Evaluate contract performance, backlog, pipeline, and funding burn rates.
• Partner with program managers to ensure accurate forecasting and financial discipline.
• 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

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