Financial analyst
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Complete Description:
Pls note before submitting: The Manager understands this will be more of a junior level role with minimal years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance understand money and have a general understanding of technologies (especially within security) to be able to perform these tasks would be valuable. However they are willing to train someone in the security-related products they work with if they have the budgets/forecasting knowledge they are seeking.
A (4 yr) Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting is Required
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role will provide critical financial insights to optimize resource allocation enhance program effectiveness and ensure compliance with federal budgeting and reporting standards.
Responsibilities:
Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for security products and services within the agency.
Develop and maintain budgeting models to support product and service funding requests execution and cost management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security procurement and compliance to align financial strategies with agency goals
Monitor and report on financial performance against approved budgets identifying risks and opportunities.
Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.
Analyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.
Assist in evaluating the financial viability of new security products or enhancements
Provide clear concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies.
Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems related to security program funding and expenditure tracking.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Skills
Required/Desired
Amount
Of Experience
Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
Required
2
Years
Proficiency in financial modeling budgeting cost analysis and forecasting.
Required
2
Years
Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
Required
2
Years
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment.
Required
2
Years
Familiarity with State Government budgeting process.
Highly desired
2
Years
General Understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (esp within security).
Highly desired
2
Years
Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office)
Highly desired
2
Years
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
