Senior Financial Analyst

Guidehouse; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary incentive bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA, D/V & Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Illinois to join our Finance & Accounting Consulting team. You will analyze financial execution data, revenue, expenditures, and workload trends, and develop forecasts to support decision-making.

This role requires being onsite five days a week. You must hold an active SECRET clearance, have a Bachelor's degree, and 4+ years of data analysis experience with forecasting and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years of data analysis experience
• Experience with financial forecasting and variance analysis
• Onsite 5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial execution data, revenue, expenditures, and workload trends
• Compare planned versus actual performance and identify drivers of variances
• Develop financial forecasts and projections to support decision-making
• Research operational and financial impacts of changing mission requirements
• Support development of annual and out-year financial projections
• Monitor execution against approved plans and recommend corrective actions
• Support annual billing rate development and validation efforts
• Analyze customer demand, revenue generation, and execution performance
• Respond to customer and stakeholder financial inquiries

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Analyze financial execution data, revenue, expenditures, and workload trends

• Compare planned versus actual performance and identify key drivers of variances

• Develop financial forecasts and projections to support decision-making

• Perform research and analysis regarding operational and financial impacts of changing mission requirements

• Support development of annual and out-year financial projections.

• Monitor execution against approved plans and recommend corrective actions when necessary

• Support annual billing rate development and validation efforts

• Analyze customer demand, revenue generation, and execution performance

• Research and respond to customer and stakeholder financial inquiries

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “SECRET” Federal or DoD security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree

• FOUR (4) or more years of relevant data analysis or data management experience, consistent with senior-level technical labor categories

• Relevant experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, etc.

• Must be able to be onsite 5 days a week

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting DoW, Air Force, USTRANSCOM, or Working Capital Fund organizations.

• Experience supporting budget execution and financial planning activities

• Experience working with large financial and operational datasets

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in complex environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex data challenges

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.