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

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Analyst to analyze financial execution data, revenue, expenditures, and workload trends, and to develop forecasts to support decision-making. Onsite 5 days a week with ability to obtain SECRET clearance is required.

Responsibilities include monitoring plans, supporting billing rate development, and analyzing customer demand and performance. Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of data analysis are required; advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of data analysis or data management experience.
• Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Must be onsite 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.
• 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

Data analysis

Financial forecasting

Variance analysis

Reporting

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Family:Finance & Accounting ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain SecretWhat You Will Do:Analyze financial execution data, revenue, expenditures, and workload trendsCompare planned versus actual performance and identify key drivers of variancesDevelop financial forecasts and projections to support decision-makingPerform research and analysis regarding operational and financial impacts of changing mission requirementsSupport development of annual and out-year financial projections.Monitor execution against approved plans and recommend corrective actions when necessarySupport annual billing rate development and validation effortsAnalyze customer demand, revenue generation, and execution performanceResearch and respond to customer and stakeholder financial inquiriesWhat 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 degreeTHREE (3) or more years of relevant data analysis or data management experience, consistent with senior-level technical labor categoriesRelevant experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, etc.Must be able to be onsite 5 days a weekWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Experience supporting DoW, Air Force, USTRANSCOM, or Working Capital Fund organizations.Experience supporting budget execution and financial planning activitiesExperience working with large financial and operational datasetsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision in complex environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex data challengesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsThe 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.