Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst Location: Arlington, VA Schedule: Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the finance team of a growing organization in Arlington, VA. This individual will play an important role in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis while partnering closely with operational and finance leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong FP&A foundation, excellent financial modeling skills, and a desire to improve how financial information is analyzed and communicated. We are looking for someone who is proactive, intellectually curious, and interested in leveraging new technology and automation to improve the finance function. Key Responsibilities Own and support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and ongoing financial planning activities. Analyze actual financial results against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and business drivers. Develop assumption-based financial models to evaluate business performance and future scenarios. Prepare recurring financial and operational reporting for leadership. Partner with business leaders to understand financial results, operating trends, and areas of opportunity. Build analyses that translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights. Develop executive-level presentations and reporting materials. Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes. Utilize technology, automation, and emerging AI capabilities to increase efficiency and improve financial analysis. Support ad hoc analysis and strategic finance initiatives as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required. 3+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or related experience; candidates with additional experience are encouraged to apply. Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience working with financial planning, ERP, and/or business intelligence platforms preferred. Ability to analyze large or complex data sets and communicate meaningful conclusions.