Corporate Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst IIRequired Skills & Experience• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. • 5+ years of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience at a corporate or enterprise level. • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills. • Experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as OneStream, Cognos, Tableau, Deltek Costpoint, Hyperion, or similar platforms. • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearanceNice to Have Skills & Experience• MBA or MBA candidate. • CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification. • Experience supporting complex organizations or project-based environments.Job DescriptionThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, and is hybrid in Alexandria, VA (3 days onsite, 2 remote). However, it is recommended to be onsite while you get up to speed. The position is willing to pay $83,104.00-$115,000 depending on experience and qualifications.The Financial Analyst II is responsible for performing complex financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business decision support. This role partners with operational leadership to provide timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights, develop financial plans, monitor performance against budgets, and support strategic business objectives.Responsibilities:Serve as a financial partner to operational leadership, providing analysis and guidance on actual versus budgeted costs.Support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.Develop and manage annual budgets, including labor, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.Perform monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range financial planning and analysis.Assist managers with cost modeling, budget development, and variance analysis.Track actual spending against forecasts and recommend corrective actions as needed.Partner with internal stakeholders on contract-related financial analysis and modeling.Prepare and present regular financial performance reports.Identify process improvement opportunities and implement approved solutions.Maintain current knowledge of financial planning and reporting best practices.Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.Review financial components of purchase requests, timekeeping, and other financial transactions.Perform additional duties as assigned.