Senior Financial Specialist

Beacon Hill; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Specialist to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and contract oversight for government-funded programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in federal contracting, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders and clients; advanced Excel/Office 365 proficiency and client-facing experience are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting government-funded programs or federal contracts.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning capabilities.
• Experience with contract funding management and burn rate analysis.
• Proven ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and subcontractors.
• Advanced Excel and Office 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis for government-funded programs.
• Manage client and subcontractor financial operations and oversight.
• Monitor contract funding, burn rates, and financial performance to meet objectives.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations for decision-making.
• Create and improve financial processes, controls, and SOPs.
• Present financial updates to leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation using Office 365 tools.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Salary: USD120000 - USD150000 per year

About the Opportunity

A growing professional services organization supporting government-funded programs is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Specialist to join its team. This individual will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, contract oversight, and client-facing financial management activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting federal contracts, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial analysis activities for government-funded programs and contracts.

Manage financial operations related to clients and subcontractors, including budget development and ongoing financial oversight.

Monitor contract funding, burn rates, and financial performance to ensure program objectives are achieved.

Develop financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support business and operational decisions.

Create and improve financial processes, controls, and standard operating procedures.

Serve as a key point of contact for clients and subcontractors regarding financial performance and reporting.

Deliver presentations and financial updates to leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulations, and internal policies.

Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Maintain accurate financial documentation and reporting utilizing Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Qualifications

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

10+ years of experience supporting government-funded programs or federal contract environments.

Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial analysis.

Experience with contract funding management, burn rate analysis, and financial performance tracking.

Proven ability to work directly with clients, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office 365 suite.

Experience developing financial processes, procedures, and operational controls.

Strong verbal communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and client-facing environment.

Preferred

Active or previously held security clearance.

Experience within government contracting, defense, consulting, or professional services organizations.

Knowledge of financial reporting and dashboard development tools.

Experience with contract management or project accounting platforms.