FP&A Analyst / Manager (GovCon) 16819278

Cherry Bekaert Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a growing government contractor to add an FP&A professional to its finance team in a hybrid, DMV-area setting. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business decision support within GovCon.

You will collaborate with program managers and operations, analyze performance, support monthly close, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance with GovCon requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A, finance, or program finance experience, preferably in government contracting.
• Understanding GovCon financial practices, including indirect rates, contract types, and project-based reporting.
• Exposure to FAR and DCAA compliance requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or Unanet preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with financial reporting tools or BI platforms is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with finance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes
• Perform financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting for leadership
• Partner with program managers and operational leaders to monitor contract performance and project financial results
• Analyze revenue, margins, labor utilization, indirect expenses, and backlog trends
• Assist in development of program forecasts, EACs, and scenario planning
• Support monthly close through financial analysis and reporting packages
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and reporting automation efforts
• Ensure reporting aligns with GovCon financial requirements and operational priorities

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Job description

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a growing government contractor seeking an FP&A professional to join its finance team. This role will support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business decision support in a dynamic GovCon environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and prior experience supporting government contracts, program financials, and compliance-driven reporting.

Location: Hybrid - DMV area

Industry: Government Contracting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes
• Perform financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting for leadership
• Partner with program managers and operational leaders to monitor contract performance and project financial results
• Analyze revenue, margins, labor utilization, indirect expenses, and backlog trends
• Assist in development of program forecasts, EACs, and scenario planning
• Support monthly close through financial analysis and reporting packages
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and reporting automation efforts
• Ensure reporting aligns with GovCon financial requirements and operational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3+ years of FP&A, finance, or program finance experience, preferably in government contracting
• Understanding of GovCon financial practices, including indirect rates, contract types, and project-based reporting
• Exposure to FAR and DCAA compliance requirements strongly preferred
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or Unanet preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with financial reporting tools or BI platforms is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with finance and operations

Overview (duplicate)

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a growing government contractor seeking an FP&A professional to join its finance team. This role will support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business decision support in a dynamic GovCon environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and prior experience supporting government contracts, program financials, and compliance-driven reporting.

Location: Hybrid - DMV area

Industry: Government Contracting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes
• Perform financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting for leadership
• Partner with program managers and operational leaders to monitor contract performance and project financial results
• Analyze revenue, margins, labor utilization, indirect expenses, and backlog trends
• Assist in development of program forecasts, EACs, and scenario planning
• Support monthly close through financial analysis and reporting packages
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and reporting automation efforts
• Ensure reporting aligns with GovCon financial requirements and operational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3+ years of FP&A, finance, or program finance experience, preferably in government contracting
• Understanding of GovCon financial practices, including indirect rates, contract types, and project-based reporting
• Exposure to FAR and DCAA compliance requirements strongly preferred
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or Unanet preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with financial reporting tools or BI platforms is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with finance and operations