Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist to join our client in Rockville, MD. This role plays a key part in driving financial visibility, forecasting, and strategic decision support across a multi-entity organization. The position partners closely with the CFO and business leaders across the organization to lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and financial modeling efforts. This individual will also help translate financial results into clear insights that support decision-making across operations, sales and corporate functions. This is a highly analytical and business-facing FP&A role focused on improving forecasting accuracy, enhancing reporting and supporting both organic growth and acquisition-related initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes Build and maintain financial models, including driver-based forecasting and scenario analysis Analyze key business drivers including revenue, margin, expenses, headcount and cash flow Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages with variance analysis and insights Develop dashboards and KPI reporting using Excel, Power BI or similar tools Partner with business leaders on pricing, headcount, cost structure and investment decisions Support evaluation of new initiatives and M&A opportunities through financial modeling Assist with integration of acquired entities into financial planning and reporting Improve FP&A processes, tools and reporting automation Qualifications: 5–8+ years of FP&A or corporate finance experience Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar tools preferred Strong communication skills and ability to partner with senior stakeholders Experience in multi-entity, high-growth and PE-backed environments a plus Exposure to ERP or FP&A systems preferred Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field #J-18808-Ljbffr Chesapeake Search Partners