Strategic Finance Director: FP&A & Growth Partner (DC Area)

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Director of Finance to mature our FP&A processes, people, and systems. You will partner with leadership to translate complex models into clear insights and drive strategic budgeting and forecasting across a portfolio.

You will build cross-functional relationships, deliver timely reports, and lead a small finance team. This hybrid role requires local presence in the Metro DC area, about three days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience in a professional services environment.
• Ability to present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop professional relationships with internal customers and management.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for a portfolio or business unit.
• Experience managing and developing finance staff; local to the Metro DC area, 3 days/week in office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FP&A processes, people, and systems for one portfolio.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and ETC/EAC analyses with revenue recognition where relevant.
• Gather and analyze financial data, monitor variances, and report outcomes to leadership.
• Prepare internal and external reports and dashboards for executive review.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve governance, compliance, and reporting.
• Support leaders in projecting future requirements and staffing needs.
• Lead process improvements and automation to speed reporting and insights.
• Present complex financial information clearly with actionable conclusions.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Excel (advanced)

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Costpoint

M365 Finance

Job description

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Director of Finance to mature our FP&A processes, people, and systems. You will partner with leadership to translate complex models into clear insights and drive strategic budgeting and forecasting across a portfolio.

You will build cross-functional relationships, deliver timely reports, and lead a small finance team. This hybrid role requires local presence in the Metro DC area, about three days in the office weekly.