Senior Financial Analyst

Kforce Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a client engagement in Bethesda, MD. This role leads budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analyses to drive performance and growth. You will partner with finance and business leaders, build complex models, and present insights to executives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A or related fields, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication abilities. Hybrid work options may be available depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, consulting, investment banking, or related areas.
• Experience developing executive-level financial reports and presentations.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports with variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for planning and investments.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and KPIs.
• Partner with department leaders to provide insights and recommendations.
• Prepare executive dashboards and reporting packages.
• Support strategic projects, due diligence, and ad hoc analyses.
• Evaluate investments via ROI and scenario analysis.
• Mentor junior financial analysts.

Skills

FP&A

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Executive Reporting

KPI Analysis

Cash Flow Analysis

Data Analytics

Business Partnering

Advanced Excel

Presentation Skills

Education

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

MBA or related certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP Systems

BI Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Bethesda, MD. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis initiatives. This role serves as a key partner to Finance and business leadership, providing financial insights, decision-support analysis, and recommendations that drive business performance and long-term growth. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling expertise, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting processes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with department leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial insights and recommendations
• Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and financial reporting packages
• Support strategic projects, business cases, due diligence efforts, and ad hoc financial analyses
• Evaluate investments, operational initiatives, and growth opportunities through ROI and scenario analysis
• Support month-end and quarter-end review activities, including variance explanations and performance analysis
• Develop and monitor KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve data quality, and enhance analytical processes
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior financial analysts as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, consulting, investment banking, or related areas
• Experience developing executive-level financial reports and presentations
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and large dataset analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other related certification
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms
• Experience with dashboard development, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools
• Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives
• Experience supporting strategic planning, M&A, or business transformation projects

Key Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Strategic Analysis
• Executive Reporting
• KPI & Performance Analysis
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Business Partnering
• Data Analytics
• Process Improvement
• Advanced Excel
• Presentation Skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.