Financial Analyst !!

Cherry Bekaert•Alexandria, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of budgeting and forecasting experience
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
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
U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

MBA or MBA candidate preferred
Professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) preferred
Experience in government contracting, including FAR and CAS, strongly preferred
Experience with planning and reporting tools such as OneStream, Deltek Costpoint, Hyperion, Cognos, Tableau, or similar systems

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

Benefits

Competitive salary and strong benefits package
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 Alexandria’s Potomac Yard area with easy access to Metro, dining, and shopping
Stable, well-funded organization with a strong reputation and positive culture