Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Associate

Guidehouse; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an FP&A Senior Associate to support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You will manage the Corporate Services SG&A budget, analyze variances, and build financial models for decision support.

You will partner with cost centers and finance leadership to deliver timely reports and executive summaries. A strong Excel skillset and experience with financial planning tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of direct, proven experience in a similar finance position.
• Background collaborating with accounting teams, department heads, and leadership in mid-size or large organizations.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Manage and develop the Corporate Services SG&A budget and analyze variances.
• Assist with monthly financial close and prepare reports for month-end outcomes.
• Create financial models to aid decision making and act as the main business partner for designated cost centers.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Time management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Hyperion Planning and Reporting

PeopleSoft

CostPoint

Power BI

Job description

Job Family:

Finance Planning & Analysis

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. This role includes managing and developing the Corporate Services SG&A budget, analyzing actual results compared to the budget, assisting with the monthly financial close, reviewing monthly results to identify and investigate variances, and preparing reports and presentations to explain month-end outcomes. The Senior Associate also creates financial models to aid decision making and acts as the main business partner for designated cost centers, providing financial guidance, analysis, and support.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of direct, proven experience in a similar finance position

• Background working with accounting teams, department heads, and company leadership in a mid-size or large organization

• Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite, with advanced Excel skills

• Familiarity with financial planning tools

• Ability to work independently and consistently meet hard deadlines

• This is a hybrid role, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Washington, D.C. metro area

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA certification or Master’s degree

• Skilled in Oracle Hyperion Planning and Reporting

• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or CostPoint

• Strong presentation abilities and capable of engaging with all levels of the organization, including executive management, to aid financial decisions

• Ability in identifying, calculating, and reporting addbacks (non-recurring, non-cash expenses) for management reporting and EBITDA adjustments

• Proficient with Power BI or similar tools for dashboard creation, executive-level reporting, and data visualization

• Experience working with stakeholders in Private Equity-backed environments or public companies

• Experience in systems implementation

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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