Our client, an innovative and exciting company, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (Senior FP&A) to join their Herndon, VA /Hybrid based team. This is a full-time, direct hire, hybrid role with yearly compensation in the range of $80k -$100k. The selected candidate should have a working knowledge of MS Excel. If they have Anaplan, or Peoplesoft that would be a major plus. There are no direct reports related to this position. Skills needed to thrive in this role include: strong financial modeling skills, strong quantitative and analytical skills and a strong understanding of financial planning and accounting.#acc14773846Position: Senior Financial AnalystCompensation: $80,000 - $100,000Duration: Full time, permanent, direct hireSoftware: MS Excel, mastery of Excel with excellent modeling skills Must be vaccinatedLocation: Herndon, VA /Hybrid. Candidate should be able to come into the office 2 times per weekProcess: First round - phone interview, Second Round - panel video interviewPotential Start Date: ASAPReport to: Director of FP&ACultural Fit: Someone who is passionate and energetic about their work, and a fast learner. The ideal candidate is someone who likes to solve problems, is curious, ask questions, and is analytical.ResponsibilitiesSupport the annual budgeting process, the analysis of budget vs actual results, and updates to the monthly forecastsPartner with Finance team and business owners to update monthly forecast models and track spend and prepare management reporting for executive leadershipInitiates variance analyses and provides understanding of operational and financial performance to management and department heads. Analyze and diagnose business drivers to help department heads to better interpret and manage their operating and financial performanceResponsible for developing various ad hoc financial models, performance analyses, and KPIs. Maintain and update existing analytical models and support regulatory reportingCoordinate headcount planning, approval, and reporting processCommunicate financial results to management effectively with useful visual narratives and concise businessCompiles data from multiple sources and develops performance reportsCreate meaningful change by identifying and implementing new efficiencies and process improvement for all financial planning models, reports, and outputsBasic qualifications3-5 years of related experienceSolid quantitative and analytical skills, with a demonstrated passion for using data to drive decision makingAdvanced Excel skills including financial modeling experience and PowerPoint proficiencyStrong working knowledge of financial modeling, financial planning, and accountingStrong business and financial acumenExtreme attention to detailed, self-motivated and flexibleStrong communication skills and resourceful self-starter who executes on commitmentsAble to work independently with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks and analysisDemonstrate professional excellence, integrity, and dependabilityMust haveBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related disciplineStrong knowledge of MS ExcelNice-to-HavesA cents € cents MBA or Master degreeA cents € cents AnaplanA cents € cents Peoplesoft