Financial Analyst

Remote Jobs; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution

PTO 20 days

Parental leave 6 weeks

Healthcare coverage

Relocation assistance

Commuter benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Financial Analyst II in Alexandria, VA is sought to join a growing FP&A team with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote). You'll support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and financial decision support for senior leadership.

The role offers high-visibility, collaboration with experienced finance executives, strong work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance and commuter benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leadership to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results, variances, and trends.
• Develop financial models and executive-level reporting packages.
• Monitor spending against budget and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support contract modeling, business planning, and operational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced reporting.
• Assist leadership with ad hoc analysis and special projects.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting & Forecasting

Excel modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Costpoint

OneStream

Cognos

Hyperion

Tableau

Job description

Financial Analyst II Alexandria, VA (Potomac Yard) | Hybrid Schedule (3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote) | Up to $130,000 + Outstanding Benefits
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with an exceptionally stable, mission-driven organization seeking a Financial Analyst II to join its growing FP&A team. This is a high-visibility role supporting senior leadership through budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial decision support.
If you're looking for a position that combines analytical challenge, executive exposure, work-life balance, and long-term career stability, this opportunity checks all the boxes.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days work-from-home
• Salary up to $130,000
• Exceptional stability and long-term growth potential
• Direct partnership with experienced and highly respected finance leadership
• Strong employee-focused culture with excellent work-life balance
• Outstanding benefits package, including:
  • 10% employer retirement contribution
  • 20 days PTO
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Relocation assistance
  • Commuter benefits

What You'll Do

• Partner with operational leadership to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results, variances, and trends
• Develop financial models and executive-level reporting packages
• Monitor spending against budget and provide actionable recommendations
• Support contract modeling, business planning, and operational initiatives
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced reporting
• Assist leadership with ad hoc analysis and special projects

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities
• Experience partnering with business leaders and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Government contracting experience
• Knowledge of FAR and CAS regulations
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar credentials
• Experience with Costpoint, OneStream, Cognos, Hyperion, Tableau, or similar tools

This is a rare opportunity to join a financially strong organization where your work will directly influence strategic decisions. You'll enjoy meaningful work, outstanding leadership, premier benefits, a flexible hybrid schedule, and the stability that many finance professionals are searching for.