Senior Financial Analyst - Government

Equifax, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifax, Inc. in Clayton, MO seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for Government FP&A to serve as an independent financial partner to leaders across public sector product lines.

You will build models, forecast, budget, and analyze pipeline with AI tools to drive revenue growth. The role requires 5+ years FP&A experience, strong Excel/Google/Tableau skills, and collaboration across Sales, Technology, and Operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A experience including complex financial modeling and variance analysis.
• Proven experience with pipeline management platforms for revenue analysis and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Independently build, update, and manage financial models for budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.
• Partner with Sales, Technology, and Operations leaders to track performance against revenue targets.
• Collaborate with Sales leadership to analyze pipeline data and refine revenue forecasting.

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst - Government (Finance)

As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting our Government vertical, you will serve as an independent financial partner to key operational and revenue leaders across public sector product lines. Operating with limited guidance, you will apply complex problem-solving skills to manage financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and pipeline analytics. You will synthesize operational data, evaluate government procurement trends, and leverage modern AI tools to deliver actionable insights and drive revenue growth.

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely. This position will sit in our Clayton, MO location.

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.

What You’ll Do

• Independently build, update, and manage financial models for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans supporting government solution offerings.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Technology, and Operations leaders to track performance against revenue targets and evaluate key business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales leadership to analyze pipeline data using enterprise platforms, evaluating opportunity velocity and refining revenue forecasting accuracy.
• Monitor monthly financial results, partner with accounting on accruals and adjustments, and deliver narrative insights on budget and forecast variances.
• Apply new perspectives and modern AI-driven tools, such as Gemini and Workspace automation, to enhance predictive modeling, automate repetitive workflows, and streamline reporting processes.
• Translate complex operational and revenue data into clear Tableau dashboards and Google Suite visualizations for senior business partners.

What Experience You Need

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), complex financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Proven experience working with pipeline management platforms for revenue analysis and forecasting.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Tableau
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, variance root-cause analysis, and financial statement consolidation.

What Could Set You Apart

• Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Finance/Data Analytics).
• Hands-on experience with Hyperion (HFM and Planning), Oracle Cloud/SaaS, or SQL.
• Direct FP&A support background within Public Sector, Government Tech, or Public Safety verticals.
• Experience building automated workflows, custom GPT/Gemini prompts, or predictive analytics templates to increase operational efficiency.

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