Senior Financial Analyst

DescriptionKforce 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 neededRequirements* 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 independentlyPreferred 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 projectsKey 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 SkillsJob TypeDirect HireCompensation - $