Senior Finance Consultant

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 123,984 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Finance Consultant for a 9-12 month contract to provide high-level FP&A support and insights across various business groups. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to synthesize complex financial data for executive audiences. This role is based in Crystal City, VA, requiring on-site work five days a week before potential remote flexibility. Market rate compensation is targeted between $90 and $120 per hour.

Qualifications

• Senior-level finance professional with deep FP&A experience in mid-to-large organizations.
• Proven ability to quickly add value in new environments.
• Experience synthesizing financial information for executive-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide FP&A support across various business groups.
• Analyze large data sets and develop financial analyses.
• Partner with finance leaders and business stakeholders.

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a well‑established, mission‑driven information services firm who is seeking a Senior Finance Consultant to join their team on a consulting basis. This organization operates at scale and is entering a period of meaningful transformation, including organizational realignment, and several high‑impact financial initiatives. To support this evolving environment, the company is seeking a seasoned finance professional who can provide continuity, insight, and hands‑on support across a sophisticated FP&A function.

This role is well‑suited for a consultant who brings strong judgment, a broad enterprise perspective, and the ability to quickly assimilate into a complex, matrixed organization.

Location

On-Site: Crystal City, VA – 5 days a week for an initial period with potential flexibility to 1 day remote/week once well established

Job Type

Contract (9-12 months)

Hourly Rate

Market Rate (target 90-120/hr)

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level FP&A support across corporate, shared services, and operating groups
• Partner cross‑functionally with finance leaders and business stakeholders to support planning, forecasting, and analysis
• Quickly gain an understanding of organizational structure, business drivers, and financial workflows
• Analyze large, multidimensional data sets and translate results into clear, compelling insights
• Develop and present financial analyses, trends, and story‑based reporting for leadership consumption
• Offer stability and thought partnership during periods of organizational change and restructuring
• Contribute in a hands‑on, collaborative manner within a high‑expectations, results‑driven culture

Required Qualifications

• Senior‑level finance professional with deep FP&A experience in mid‑to‑large organizations
• Proven ability to step into new environments quickly and add value with minimal ramp‑up
• Strong understanding of enterprise financial systems and tools, with the ability to think conceptually about how systems work (not just how they are currently configured)
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large, complex datasets
• Experience synthesizing financial information for executive‑level audiences
• A collaborative, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mindset and genuine curiosity about how the business operates

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or technology cost management, including cloud spend / FinOps exposure
• Sales business partner experience (sales operations, sales compensation, or revenue support)
• SaaS or subscription‑based business exposure