Strategic Financial Analyst — Government Contracting

Frequentis; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frequentis USA Inc. seeks a skilled Project Controller/Finance Analyst to lead project controlling, forecasting, and annual budgeting within a U.S. government contracting environment.

The role requires strong Excel and FP&A skills, plus EVMS familiarity, to ensure accurate revenue recognition and monthly closings. You will monitor budgets, cash flows, and reporting, working with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and timely financial insights for management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business or related field
• Knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis of business procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (is a must) and strong skills with Microsoft Office applications
• Program Finance Cost Control experience preferred
• Experience in the U.S. Government Contracting and preferably in Technology (Project Business) Environment
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and their application to the program including EVMS Metrics and reporting is a plus
• Familiarity with reporting, business Intelligence tooling, database/ warehouse skills and analysis tools (SQL, Excel, SAP, Deltek, Cobra or similar)
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize, being able to work under pressure and deal with deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct project controlling, forecasting and annual budgeting in a U.S. Government contracting environment
• Revenue recognition and monthly closeout activities
• Reconcile and maintain accurate financial data to support monthly closing
• Monitor, plan, forecast and consolidate budgets and cash flows
• Identify trends and report to management to support profitability
• Analyze and interpret financial data for management reviews
• Compile and analyze financial information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Administrative coordinator for company expense database
• Develop and enhance financial reporting tools to track revenue and project costs
• Apply accounting principles to prepare financial reports

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Multi-tasking under pressure

Experience with government contracting

EVMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance/economics/business

Tools

SQL

SAP

Deltek

Cobra or similar

Job description

Frequentis USA Inc. seeks a skilled Project Controller/Finance Analyst to lead project controlling, forecasting, and annual budgeting within a U.S. government contracting environment.

The role requires strong Excel and FP&A skills, plus EVMS familiarity, to ensure accurate revenue recognition and monthly closings. You will monitor budgets, cash flows, and reporting, working with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and timely financial insights for management decisions.