Financial Analyst !!

Financial Analyst II

Location: Alexandria VA (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Compensation: $100000$120000
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a growing government contracting research and development organization in the Alexandria VA area that is seeking a Financial Analyst II to join its finance team. This is a newly created role due to growth and offers high visibility with close partnership across senior leadership.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with a strong background in government contracting and corporate finance who is eager to make an impact in a collaborative environment. The organization is highly respected stable offers excellent benefits and provides the opportunity to do meaningful mission-driven work.

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for complex financial analysis and for delivering timely accurate and relevant reporting and decision support to organizational leadership. This role prepares monthly financial reports analyzes variances responds to inquiries from operational leaders and develops executive-level presentations that clearly communicate financial performance against budgets and strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial partner to the Corporate Operations leadership team ensuring a clear understanding of actuals budgets and forecasts
• Lead strategic planning activities in close partnership with operations leadership
• Develop annual budgets including labor non-labor capital and non-capital equipment
• Perform monthly quarterly annual and multi-year planning and forecasting
• Support department leaders with cost analysis and budget development
• Track actual spend against projections and recommend corrective actions as needed
• Partner with contracts procurement and business teams on financial modeling and contract support
• Prepare and present regular financial status reports to senior leadership
• Identify financial and process improvement opportunities and support implementation
• Support the broader Corporate FP&A team with ad hoc analysis and special projects
• Review and approve financial aspects of purchase requisitions timekeeping charge codes and related items

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or a related field
• MBA or MBA candidate preferred
• Professional certification (CPA CMA etc.) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience in government contracting including FAR and CAS strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with planning and reporting tools such as OneStream Deltek Costpoint Hyperion Cognos Tableau or similar systems (nice to have not required)
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Successful completion of a background check required

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Competitive salary and strong benefits package including:
  • Generous employer retirement contribution
  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • 20 days of paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Mission-oriented nonprofit environment supporting critical national initiatives
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance flexible scheduling and hybrid work options
• Modern office located in Alexandrias Potomac Yard area with easy access to Metro dining and shopping
• Stable well-funded organization with a strong reputation and positive culture

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.