Senior FP&A Analyst - Hybrid (DC Area) Driving Growth

ACAMS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACAMS is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead the financial planning and analysis, providing recommendations to improve performance. You will gather insights from sales, marketing, product and operations to develop forecasts that drive growth and profitability.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of FP&A experience, a business/finance degree, and advanced Excel and modeling skills. This hybrid role requires 3 office days near the DC location and a commitment to financial excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years finance and/or accounting experience (FP&A, accounting, corporate finance).
• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA in Finance, CPA, or CFA certification strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with SmartView, NetSuite, Power Query, and Power Pivot is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills and ability to develop high-quality work products.
• Exceptional ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights to senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and monitor budget adherence, identifying areas for cost optimization.
• Develop comprehensive financial models for budgeting, forecasts, and scenario analysis.
• Regularly evaluate and report on financial performance and KPIs, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to provide strategic recommendations for growth.
• Assess and model investment opportunities, including potential M&A, ensuring financial viability.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies to safeguard stability.
• Prepare and present clear financial reports to senior management with insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive best practices across the organization.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Leadership communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Business / Finance

MBA or CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

SmartView

NetSuite

Power Query

Power Pivot

Job description

ACAMS is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead the financial planning and analysis, providing recommendations to improve performance. You will gather insights from sales, marketing, product and operations to develop forecasts that drive growth and profitability.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of FP&A experience, a business/finance degree, and advanced Excel and modeling skills. This hybrid role requires 3 office days near the DC location and a commitment to financial excellence.