Strategic FP&A Analyst: Budgeting & Governance

Kforce Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead expense budgeting, forecasting, and governance initiatives. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive cost discipline and deliver actionable financial insights for strategic investments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A with advanced Excel skills and a track record influencing stakeholders. This role emphasizes governance, budgeting accuracy, and collaboration across Finance, IT, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A, expense management, or cost governance experience.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and supporting decision-making.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of operating expense budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure projections are accurate, forward-looking, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Establish and enforce expense governance standards, financial policies, and spending controls.
• Deliver expense reporting, variance analysis, and performance insights to leadership.
• Partner with cost center leaders to explain variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate business cases for headcount, discretionary spending, and strategic investments.
• Apply financial rigor and benchmarking to assess ROI and investment alignment.
• Collaborate with Division leaders, IT, Procurement, Legal, and Finance to support decision-making.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives across the organization.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as needed.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Governance & Controls

Variance Analysis

Financial Modeling

ROI Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA/CPA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Advanced Excel

Job description

Kforce Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead expense budgeting, forecasting, and governance initiatives. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive cost discipline and deliver actionable financial insights for strategic investments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A with advanced Excel skills and a track record influencing stakeholders. This role emphasizes governance, budgeting accuracy, and collaboration across Finance, IT, and Operations.