Principal Financial Planning Analyst
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Job Location:
Fairfax, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Principal Financial Planning Analyst
Location: Fairfax VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Director Finance
A rapidly growing private equitybacked technology and engineering firm in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Principal Financial Planning Analyst to join its finance team. This organization is recognized for its innovative solutions and commitment to supporting mission-critical programs for government and commercial clients.
Position Summary:
The Principal Financial Planning Analyst will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership driving financial insight forecasting accuracy and data-driven decision making across the enterprise. This role is responsible for developing complex financial models analyzing business performance and supporting strategic planning initiatives that directly influence company growth and valuation. The ideal candidate combines analytical depth with strong business acumen and thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
This employer is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is available for the application and interview process.
Location: Fairfax VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Director Finance
A rapidly growing private equitybacked technology and engineering firm in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Principal Financial Planning Analyst to join its finance team. This organization is recognized for its innovative solutions and commitment to supporting mission-critical programs for government and commercial clients.
Position Summary:
The Principal Financial Planning Analyst will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership driving financial insight forecasting accuracy and data-driven decision making across the enterprise. This role is responsible for developing complex financial models analyzing business performance and supporting strategic planning initiatives that directly influence company growth and valuation. The ideal candidate combines analytical depth with strong business acumen and thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and maintenance of financial forecasts annual operating plans and long-range strategic models
- Partner with executive leadership and functional teams to translate business drivers into actionable financial insights and performance metrics
- Analyze revenue margin and cost trends to identify opportunities for growth efficiency and improved profitability
- Drive monthly and quarterly management reporting including variance analysis KPIs and executive presentations
- Support valuation modeling scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for board and investor discussions
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy and streamline data flows across ERP project and BI systems
- Build and enhance financial models to support decision-making around pricing capital allocation and resource planning
- Support due diligence integration and strategic initiatives related to private equity investment and future exit strategy
- Develop and refine dashboards and automated reporting tools to improve visibility and speed of information delivery
- Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A processes tools and methodologies to support a more agile data-driven finance function
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
- 9 years of progressive experience (or 7 with a Masters degree) in FP&A corporate finance or related analytical roles
- Experience in government contracting
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience with forecasting budgeting and variance analysis in a multi-project or multi-business environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and executive communication skills
- Proficiency with Excel Power BI (or similar) and ERP systems
- Proven success improving FP&A processes data automation or dashboarding initiatives
- Exceptional attention to detail accuracy and intellectual curiosity
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA CMA and/or CPA
- Experience in a private equitybacked environment
- Experience in manufacturing
- Familiarity with revenue recognition indirect rate structures and cost allocations
- Experience supporting valuation modeling M&A or investor reporting
- Strong business acumen and executive presence
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Ancillary benefits (accident critical illness hospital pet)
- Spending accounts (HSA FSA DCFSA)
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental pregnancy and military leave
- Potential annual bonus
This employer is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is available for the application and interview process.
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About Company
Cordia Resources is a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT in the Washington DC Metro region.
