Strategic FP&A Lead: Forecasting, Modeling & Exec Partnering

Chesapeake Search Partners; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior FP&A Specialist to partner with the CFO and business leaders, delivering planning, analysis, and operational decision support.

The role will own budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting, translating results into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. Independence, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or related corporate finance experience.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and build financial models with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Support and take ownership of key areas of annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Build and maintain financial models, including driver-based forecasting and scenario analysis
• Analyze business performance and key drivers across revenue, margins, operating expenses, KPIs, and cash flow
• Prepare management reporting and variance analysis, identifying underlying drivers behind financial performance
• Partner with business leaders to support operational planning and financial decision-making
• Support financial analysis related to acquisitions and continued business growth
• Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting, modeling, and automation

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior FP&A Specialist to partner with the CFO and business leaders, delivering planning, analysis, and operational decision support.

The role will own budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting, translating results into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. Independence, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.