Senior FP&A Analyst - East Valley - 1 day remote

Ledgent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our government contracting team in the Phoenix area. This role partners with Program Management and Executive Leadership to drive financial planning, forecasting, and program performance across multiple contracts and initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong EVM and EAC experience, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Hybrid work, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years FP&A or Government Contracting Finance experience.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills.
• Experience supporting Cost Plus, Fixed Price, and Time & Materials government contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Must reside within the Phoenix Metro Area.
• Ability to work onsite four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities.
• Develop and maintain program and corporate financial models.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Own EAC development and ongoing forecast accuracy across government programs.
• Analyze EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, VAC, TCPI) to assess program health and risks.
• Partner with Program Managers to monitor contract performance, cost trends, and profitability.
• Support revenue forecasting, labor planning, backlog analysis, and indirect rate forecasting.
• Build executive dashboards, presentations, and ad hoc analyses.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin enhancement.
• Support strategic planning, pricing initiatives, and special projects.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Estimate at Completion (EAC)

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Cobra

Unanet

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

Senior FP&A Analyst - Government Contracting

Location: Phoenix Metro Area, AZ (Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Compensation: $115,000 - $140,000 + comprehensive benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our growing government contracting organization. This position will serve as a key business partner to Program Management and Executive Leadership, driving financial planning, forecasting, and program performance analysis across multiple contracts and business initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and full-cycle FP&A processes, with a proven ability to turn complex financial data into actionable business insights.

What You’ll Do

• Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities


• Develop and maintain program and corporate financial models


• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages


• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial performance


• Own EAC development and ongoing forecast accuracy across government programs


• Analyze EVM metrics, including CPI, SPI, VAC, and TCPI, to assess program health and identify financial risks


• Partner directly with Program Managers to monitor contract performance, cost trends, and profitability


• Support revenue forecasting, labor planning, backlog analysis, and indirect rate forecasting


• Build executive-level dashboards, presentations, and ad hoc business analyses


• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and margin enhancement


• Support strategic planning, pricing initiatives, and special projects

Required Qualifications

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


• 5+ years of FP&A, Program Finance, or Government Contracting Finance experience


• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes


• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills


• Experience supporting Cost Plus, Fixed Price, and Time & Materials government contracts


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities


• Must reside within the Phoenix Metro Area


• Ability to work onsite four days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Cobra, Unanet, Power BI, Hyperion, or similar tools


• Knowledge of FAR and government contracting financial practices


• CPA, CMA, MBA, or related certification


• Experience supporting DoD, Aerospace & Defense, or Federal Government programs

Why Join Us?

• Visible, high-impact role supporting critical government programs


• Direct interaction with executive leadership and program management teams


• Opportunity to influence strategic and operational decisions


• Growing organization with strong career advancement potential


• Competitive compensation and benefits package


• Hybrid schedule with one remote day per week

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must reside within the Phoenix Metro Area for consideration!


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


• 5+ years of FP&A, Program Finance, or Government Contracting Finance experience


• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes


• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills


• Experience supporting Cost Plus, Fixed Price, and Time & Materials government contracts


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities


• Ability to work onsite four days per week

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.