Senior Financial Analyst I

Job Title: US-Senior Financial Analyst I Tier 2 -Pay Rate Location: Reston, VA or Houston, TX (Hybrid) Duration: Contract - 13 months Pay Range: $36/hr $37.19/hr (W2) Job ID: 409814 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Management (CDRM) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in budget governance, financial planning and analysis, and vendor cost control and a proven ability to drive forecast accuracy, manage risks to plan, and deliver clear executive-ready insights. Responsibilities: Job Description Key Responsibilities Govern the Budget Set up and run the cadences and frameworks that keep CDRM spend, forecasts, and program budgets accountable. Ensure clear ownership, decision-making, and escalation paths are defined and maintained for financial commitments. Drive transparency and consistency in how budget and actuals are tracked and reported across the organization. Manage Financial Performance Define, monitor, and report on budget vs. actuals, forecast accuracy, accruals, and key financial metrics. Identify emerging cost risks, variances, and funding gaps before they impact the plan. Track program and vendor spend against approved SOWs, purchase orders, and contracted outcomes; drive corrective action when spend falls outside plan. Be the Trusted Point of Contact Build trusted relationships with senior CDRM leaders, Finance business partners, Procurement, and delivery partners. Be the go-to person for financial questions on the programs and vendor engagements you support. Turn financial detail into clear, straight-talking updates leaders can act on. Execute and Deliver Partner with Procurement and Finance to process purchase requisitions, POs, invoices, and accruals accurately and on time. Support the annual budget cycle, long-term planning (LTP), quarterly forecasts, and funding requests. Consolidate spend data to support decisions, optimize allocation, and improve forecast quality. Manage the financial risks, issues, and dependencies across a portfolio of initiatives and reporting deadlines. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Typically 6-10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business operations, or program finance, ideally supporting a technology, IT, or cybersecurity function. Proven track record managing budgets, forecasts, vendor/SOW spend, and PO/invoice lifecycles in a large, matrixed organization. Knowledge and Skills Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel; comfort with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) and reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI). Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of bringing order to complexity. Excellent stakeholder management - able to hold partners to commitments while helping them succeed. Clear, concise communicator who can translate financial detail into executive-ready insight. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr BC Forward