Financial Analyst

Forge is a global solutions provider. We are a proud, certified woman-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (WOSB, SDVOSB) ignited to redefine the traditional GovCon mold, deliver innovations, and elevate collective impact. We are known as international problem fixers who only pursue work where we can truly make a difference. We are deeply integrated members of trusted client communities, energized and honored to be partners in questioning and solving human challenges across the world.

Forge strikes a precise balance between empowering autonomy and emphasizing the necessity of being part of a connected network of people and initiatives. It's led to a new echelon of collective excellence- one that continues to lead to monumental growth - and built a dream team of top-tier, collaborative, 'get-it-done' experts.

Our culture is everything. People come first. Our culture is built around a diverse group of employees empowered to think in different directions, a leadership team that trusts employees to lean in to unique greatness, and an operations team that deploys programs to support employee well-being and growth - both personally and professionally. We treat Forge like a co-op in which the input of staff drives corporate action.

With a 93% retention rate, it's evident that once we hire great people, we keep them. We're rated #2 Best Medium Business in all of Virginia, and we are a multi-year, multi-award winner of the Fortune® Magazine Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™, Best Medium Workplaces™, and Best Workplaces for Parents™.  Based on employee feedback and independent analysis, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ six years in a row. In addition to recognition for top workplace culture, our growth ranked us on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. Magazine 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America, and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and J.P. Morgan Chase named us one of 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies nationally. But most importantly, we're proud to be a company that puts people first.

The future of Forge is exciting and evolving - as capability and community remain the battle rhythm sustaining transformative success. We're searching for those who want to work hard, play hard, give back, and enjoy life. If this resonates with you, then come make a difference at Forge.

Requirement:  We are looking for candidates with strong financial modeling skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable working across multiple systems and reconciling data from disparate sources into a single source of truth. We are looking for candidates with excellent attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities against monthly and quarterly deadlines. We are looking for candidates who communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance audiences and who take ownership of their analyses end-to-end.

Job Description:  The candidate will support the company's financial planning and analysis function, owning the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis cycles that inform executive decision-making. This position will build and maintain financial models that translate contract activity, indirect rate structures, and operating expenses into actionable forecasts. The candidate will partner closely with accounting, program management, and leadership to explain financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and improve the accuracy of projections over time. This role sits at the intersection of data and strategy, requiring both technical modeling rigor and the ability to communicate findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities : Key responsibilities of the candidate will be (but aren't limited to):

• Build, maintain, and improve the annual budget and rolling forecast, incorporating contract revenue, direct labor, and indirect expense drivers.

• Perform monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actual vs. forecast) and prepare clear written commentary explaining drivers for leadership.

• Maintain indirect rate models and monitor rate performance against provisional and target rates throughout the year.

• Support contract-level financial analysis, including EAC/ETC reviews, funding vs. spend tracking, and profitability by contract.

• Extract, transform, and reconcile data from the accounting system to ensure reporting integrity across source systems.

• Assist with cash flow forecasting, headcount planning, and scenario/sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions.

• Partner with program managers and department leads to gather assumptions, validate forecasts, and translate operational plans into financial terms.

• Contribute to process improvements and automation across the FP&A reporting cycle.

Qualifications/Requirements:

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

We are looking for candidates with strong financial modeling skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable working across multiple systems and reconciling data from disparate sources into a single source of truth. We are looking for candidates with excellent attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities against monthly and quarterly deadlines. We are looking for candidates who communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance audiences and who take ownership of their analyses end-to-end.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, modeling, data manipulation).
• Demonstrated experience building financial models and preparing budget/forecast deliverables.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage recurring reporting deadlines.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with financial or ERP systems and BI/reporting tools.
• Experience in or exposure to the government contracting industry.
• Understanding of contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursable) and how each affects revenue recognition and billing.
• Exposure to proposal or pricing support, including cost buildups
• Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.

Job:  Part-time

Location:  Virginia

Salary Range:  $50/hour

Assigned Forge Job Title: Analyst

Essential Duties:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Benefits:

Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In today's corporate culture, there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result, we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.

This position is eligible for part time benefits which include the following:

• 401k With Employer Matching
• Employee Referral Awards
• Performance Bonuses

Forge Group, LLC is a proud DoD Skillbridge and V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company committed to hiring and retaining military veterans and spouses.

Forge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity [and/or] Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or military or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.