FP&A Associate: Forecasting, Reporting & Cash Insights

Trident LLC; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems seeks a Financial Analyst to provide core financial insights and support performance across divisions nationwide. This role analyzes variance, forecasts, budgets, and cost control, partnering with operations, supply chain, and accounting to drive informed decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly close support, KPI reporting, standard cost updates, cash forecasting, and preparing materials for executive reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA/CFA a plus.
• 2–4 years of progressive financial analysis experience in manufacturing, maritime or project-based environments.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools (Excel, ERP).

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities, including variance analysis and insightful commentary for leadership.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning process for all segments, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Support in development and maintenance of KPI dashboards and reporting packages (e.g., cash, AR/AP aging, billings, margin) in partnership with regional and functional managers.
• Assist with standard cost updates and annual rate reviews to ensure accuracy in costing and estimating activities.
• Support cash forecasting and working capital analysis (AR collections, AP cadence, inventory /unbilled trends); surface risks and mitigation options.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and finance—to drive initiatives and process improvements.
• Prepare materials for executive reviews (monthly/quarterly) and ad hoc requests from senior leaders and financial sponsors.
• Stay current on maritime industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes impacting the financial landscape.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and data governance; help standardize reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

CPA or CFA is a plus

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Trident Maritime Systems seeks a Financial Analyst to provide core financial insights and support performance across divisions nationwide. This role analyzes variance, forecasts, budgets, and cost control, partnering with operations, supply chain, and accounting to drive informed decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly close support, KPI reporting, standard cost updates, cash forecasting, and preparing materials for executive reviews.