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The Senior Financial Analyst contractor with our Washington, DC client reports to the Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and is primarily responsible for providing financial support and oversight of several divisions. This individual will work closely with senior management and non-finance colleagues in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision making for their business.

Hybrid schedule – This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. office. Employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working on site, two to three days per week. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work other days of the week from a location of their choice. New employees are immediately eligible for this hybrid work arrangement.

Position Accountabilities:

• Partner with assigned SP&A divisions to analyze monthly financial activities, explaining variances from budget, maintaining forecasts, helping divisions make good business decisions, and addressing issues as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships by collaborating across units and departments to foster trust, commitment, accountability, and results.
• Support the annual budget process through preparation, consolidation, and reporting of client operating, personnel, and capital requirements.
• Build out tools and reporting capabilities to enhance financial understanding.
• Analyze and evaluate business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or a related degree. MBA/CPA a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years experience.
• Non-profit experience or understanding of restricted funding and activity required.
• Prior FP&A and business support experience, with the ability to communicate complex financial topics into easy-to-understand language for non-finance staff.
• Strong systems and technical skills, including a planning and reporting system such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or Hyperion.
• Strong ability with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other office programs.
• Excellent customer service mentality and ability to interact with colleagues across the organization.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.