Financial Analyst

C5MI; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and services firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage corporate and project finances. The successful candidate will provide timely reporting, analyze financial performance, and support budget compliance. Responsibilities include monitoring expenses, analyzing data, and guiding financial decision-making. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Remote role with a preference for candidates in the DMV area or Eastern Time Zone.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with government contracts required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the financial performance within various functions of the organization.
• Build and analyze financial statements and budget reports.
• Provide actionable insights to project teams for data-driven decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of government contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Unanet

Microsoft Excel

Paycom

Job description

Note: This is a remote role; however, preference will be given to candidates located in the DMV area or Eastern Time Zone

C5MI Is a Technology And Services Firm Focused On Delivering Digital Transformation Across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, And IT Operations. As a Trusted SAP Gold Partner, We Serve Customers Across The Public And Private Sectors—helping Them Improve Mission-critical Systems, Modernize Operations, And Increase Visibility Across Their Enterprise. Our Employees Are Key To Our Success, So We Strive To Be More Than Just a Team; We’re a Community Built Upon a Set Of Core Values That Guide Our Every Action

Our core values include:

• Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
• Have Fun – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
• Never Screw the Customer – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done) – We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for managing corporate and project finances and schedules to provide timely and accurate reporting. This individual will work closely with Finance and Accounting leadership as well as corporate management to develop, monitor, and report on budgets, accruals, and actual cost data, while providing detailed analysis and explanation of variances and trends. The FA will be a valuable partner to corporate leadership for process improvement, data management and analysis, and budget compliance.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Monitors and reports on the financial performance within various functions of the organization.
• Build and analyze financial statements, budget reports, and cost data to identify trends, assess financial status, and prepare reports for management.
• Comfortable and able to organize and analyze large sets of data, providing understandable tables and metrics to drive corporate decisions.
• Strong analytical skills, high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and potentially Power BI, experience with financial software.
• Requires understanding of and experience working with different contract types and revenue recognition methods.
• Experience with government contracts and DoD/federal financial and budget processes.
• Monitors and quantifies employees and subcontractors incurred hours and costs.
• Experience working with, developing, and monitoring indirect rates including Forward Pricing Rate Proposals, Provisional Billing Rates, and working with DCAA.
• Utilize financial systems Unanet for project setup, vendor/employee data, and expense tracking.
• Provides related actionable insights to project teams and senior management, facilitating data-driven decision making and corrective actions.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and teams on financial and operational matters.
• Manages the identification and reclassification of incorrectly coded expenses and labor to the correct account.
• Strives for continuous improvement by assessing and identifying different opportunities to improve processes through data analysis and feedback from stakeholders.
• Develop and build new processes while professionalizing and expanding role.
• Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which include actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Provides effective and accurate communication of key financial metrics through the development of estimates to complete (ETC), estimates at complete (EAC), program management reviews, and other project financial deliverables.

Required/Desired Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience is required with a proven track record in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Unanet, MS Excel, Paycom and other project management software.
• Government contracting experience is required.

Specific Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Must be a self-starter and problem solver, capable of functioning in a dynamic, fast-paced, change-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and with loose guidance while approaching a task with a goal in mind but an unclear path on how to get there.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to connect and work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize deadlines.
• Must be willing to travel on infrequent occasions as needed.