Senior Financial Analyst: Strategic Forecasting & Teams

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned financial analyst to perform complex financial analysis, data modeling, forecasting, and reporting to support contract performance and leadership decision‑making. You will assemble, interpret, and summarize financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

The role requires seven or more years in financial management, strong Excel skills, and the ability to present clear recommendations to leadership across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or related financial management functions.
• Experience preparing financial reports, analyzing cost and budget data, and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Strong desktop and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, contracts, and leadership teams.
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced contract environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis, data modeling, forecasting, and reporting to support contract performance and leadership decision-making.
• Assemble, interpret, and summarize financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations that communicate findings, analyses, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial performance, including cost management, budget administration, and financial consequences of alternative plans or strategies.
• Prepare or coordinate data gathering for financial contract deliverables and ensure information is accurate, timely, and aligned with program requirements.
• Support task order pricing and proposal development by preparing financial inputs, validating assumptions, and coordinating information requirements.
• Develop automated tools, applications, and process improvements to increase productivity, eliminate duplication, and improve reporting consistency.
• Evaluate business opportunities, financial projects, and program initiatives to help achieve organizational financial objectives.
• Partner with program leadership, operations, contracts, and cross-functional teams to support financial planning, execution, and compliance.
• Provide guidance and direction to less experienced financial analysts as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data modeling

Budgeting

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Project Management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned financial analyst to perform complex financial analysis, data modeling, forecasting, and reporting to support contract performance and leadership decision‑making. You will assemble, interpret, and summarize financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

The role requires seven or more years in financial management, strong Excel skills, and the ability to present clear recommendations to leadership across cross-functional teams.