Senior Financial Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to analyze financial execution data, revenue, expenditures, and workload trends. The role involves comparing planned versus actual performance, developing forecasts, and researching operational and financial impacts of changing mission requirements.

The position requires three+ years of data analysis experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET clearance. Onsite work five days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Federal/DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of data analysis/management experience.
• Experience with financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Onsite work 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Security clearance

Onsite requirement

Data analysis

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• 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

Job Family

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain 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

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree
• THREE (3) 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.

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