Northern Virginia/Washington, DC
Federal Financial Analyst
Must be able to acquire “Secret” security clearance
Thorben Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Federal Financial Analyst with 5-10 years of experience in Federal Accounting to join our team.
As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial data, transforming it into clear, actionable insights. Your expertise will play a critical role in navigating the intricacies of federal financial systems, offering a comprehensive perspective on interrelated issues and challenges.
We are looking for someone with a rock-solid understanding of financial principles, who exercises sound judgment and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to maintain financial integrity while working in a complex and evolving landscape will be essential to your success at Thorben Consulting.
Candidates MUST have the following requirements in order to be considered.
● US CITIZENSHIP
● Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance
Responsibilities
● Analyze Accounts and validate Balance Expenditure by fund/fund center and GLAC.
● Test Financial Reports and Applications
● Prepare period–end reporting to support and analyze COGS, PPV, PRO, FX Exchange, Inbound Freight, and Cost Savings Projects – providing valuable insights to key stakeholders
● Support the creation of Operational Budgets and Dynamic Forecasts. Coordinate analysis and presentation of results and insights to relevant stakeholders
● Support the updates to Forecasts (Risks & Opportunities) providing insights for operational cost variances and purchase price variances
● Prepare standardized and ad hoc operational financial performance reports
● Support ongoing projects as the T&P Finance representative, ensuring process changes and planned use of SAP allows for continued accuracy of costs to the P&L
● Drive ad hoc projects related to standardization of reporting, improving internal controls, or increasing efficiencies
● Provide insight into the establishment of Cost Savings Targets
● Consolidate and track actual cost savings performance at a project level monthly
Requirements
● BA/ BS with Major or Minor in Accounting or Finance
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance
● Analysis, forecasting, budgeting experience
● Costing and accounting knowledge
● Working Knowledge Sap Or Other Erp
Key skills and knowledge
● Highly skilled and adept with Microsoft Excel and other data modeling
● Thorough understanding of financial statement relationships (P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) and profitability concepts and the demonstrated use of P&Ls to drive business decisions
● Commitment to first-time quality and accuracy in all work
● Strong project management skills; Ability to successfully manage and drive multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities
● Strong business acumen and value creation mindset
● Demonstrated critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills; excellent ability to transform data into comprehensive and actionable insights
● Ability to communicate across Divisions and with upper levels of management (oral, written)
● Ability to successfully work both independently and as part of a team; able to build key relationships with multiple functions
● Independent and inquisitive thinker; Consistently challenges current status, identifies areas for improvement and effectively drives change
Pay: Salary commiserate with skillset
Benefits:
● Competitive salary based on experience.
● Comprehensive benefits package: 401(k), Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and more!
● Flexible schedule and Professional development assistance.
Schedule:
● Monday to Friday
● Remote depends on the Client’s assignment
Education:
● Bachelor’s (Required)
