Finance Business Partner
About The Position
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) Senior Analyst serves as a financial advisor to delivery teams and program leadership across federal government contracts. The role manages end-to-end project financials, delivers accurate forecasts, supports compliance, and provides analytical insights to strengthen contract execution and financial outcomes. The position partners with Delivery, PMO, Contract Management, and Controllership to promote financial integrity, operational efficiency, and high-quality reporting. It also supports client invoicing and contractual financial reporting, prepares project setup in designated financial systems under applicable contract thresholds, and contributes to improvements in forecasting, reporting, and financial management processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in financial analysis, program finance, federal contracting finance, or related disciplines.
- Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and project-level financial reporting.
- Familiarity with U.S. GAAP principles and federal compliance considerations.
- Strong analytical ability and demonstrated experience interpreting financial data and communicating insights.
- Proficiency in financial tools such as Excel or equivalent analytic tools.
- Ability to collaborate with delivery teams and communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal government contracts or federally funded programs.
- Experience with working capital management, billing processes, or accruals.
- Exposure to ERP or financial systems used in program finance environments.
- Experience contributing to process improvements or financial operations enhancements.
- Prior advisory experience supporting project managers or operational leaders.
Responsibilities
- Lead contract-level forecasting activities by gathering inputs, analyzing trends and variances, and presenting results to delivery and account leadership.
- Review monthly financial results for accurate cost postings, revenue recognition, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and federal requirements.
- Manage working capital balances through unbilled reviews, inventory reconciliations, invoicing tracking, and cash-flow optimization.
- Maintain financial records, including sales bookings, time charging, accruals, and journal entries.
- Advise delivery leads by providing insights into financial risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
- Coordinate with PMO, Delivery, Contract Management, and Controllership to support operational efficiency and transparent financial reporting.
- Support client invoicing deliverables and contractual financial reporting requirements.
- Prepare project setup in designated financial systems under applicable contract thresholds.
- Execute internal controls and apply AFS policies and procedures to support compliance and accurate financial outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting, reporting, and financial management processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
