Finance Manager, Optimization & Consolidations

Bloomberg Industry Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional in Arlington to drive end-to-end financial solutions. You will build budgets, forecasts, and schedules, while forming strong partnerships across internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, PM practices, and data analysis using advanced tools. Qualifications include a finance-related degree or equivalent, 7+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, and proficiency with Excel and analytics platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7 years' direct experience in financial planning & analysis, business analytics, and/or corporate or strategic finance.
• Experience in program/project management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of data while succinctly summarizing findings.
• GAAP knowledge and financial analysis tools (trend and variance analyses).
• Knowledge of Project Management Principles, processes, and methodologies with scheduling and PM tools.
• Ability to coordinate and execute projects independently, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with project management software (Smartsheet, Asana, or MS Project).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP).
• Experience with workflow/analysis tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx).
• Experience with Salesforce, Workday, or similar systems is a plus.
• Experience in subscription-based business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain a financial and operational understanding of the business to deliver end-to-end financials solutions and support.
• Develop, manage, and communicate budgets and timelines for budget and forecasting cycles across stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain business partner relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and support.
• Maintain structured organizational systems for financial models, reports, templates, and documents with version control.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend best practices to increase efficiency.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain detailed process documentation and templates for budgeting, forecasting, investments, and workflows.
• Drive and manage ad-hoc projects or analyses for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Program/project management

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Tableau/Power BI

Salesforce/Workday

Subscription business experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Asana

MS Project

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gain a financial and operational understanding of the business, including its mission, products, services, clients, initiatives, employees, industry, workflows, etc. to deliver end-to-end financials solutions and support.
• Develop, manage, and communicate comprehensive schedules and timelines for budget and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Establish, strengthen, and maintain business partner relationships with key business contacts (both internally and externally) to deliver end-to end solutions and support.
• Establish and maintain a structured organizational system for financial models, reports, templates, and related documents, ensuring version control, accessibility, and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend best practices to increase efficiency.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain detailed process documentation and templates for budgeting, forecasting, investments, and related workflows.
• Drive and manage ad-hoc special projects or analysis for projects and strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field of study; or equivalent experience.
• 7 years' direct experience in financial planning & analysis, business analytics, and/or corporate or strategic finance.
• Experience in program/project management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of data while succinctly summarizing findings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and various financial analysis tools, such as trend and variance analyses.
• Proven comprehensive knowledge of Project Management Principles, Process, and Methodologies, including creating and maintaining project schedules and utilization of project management tools.
• Ability to coordinate and execute projects independently, effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and autonomously perform within tight deadlines.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, or MS Project).
• Experience utilizing a large integrated ERP/MRP computer system (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Experience with workflow and analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx).
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Workday, or similar systems, a plus.
• Experience working in a subscription-based business, a plus.

Compensation Range:

$120,000.00-$140,000.00

Equal Opportunity

Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group's policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law ("Protected Characteristic"). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics ("Discrimination").