Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Associate

Guidehouse • Tysons, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. This role includes managing and developing the Corporate Services SG&A budget, analyzing actual results compared to the budget, assisting with the monthly financial close, reviewing monthly results to identify and investigate variances, and preparing reports and presentations to explain month-end outcomes. The Senior Associate also creates financial models to aid decision making and acts as the main business partner for designated cost centers, providing financial guidance, analysis, and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of direct, proven experience in a similar finance position
• Background working with accounting teams, department heads, and company leadership in a mid-size or large organization
• Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with financial planning tools
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet hard deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification or Master’s degree
• Skilled in Oracle Hyperion Planning and Reporting
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or CostPoint
• Strong presentation abilities and capable of engaging with all levels of the organization, including executive management, to aid financial decisions
• Ability in identifying, calculating, and reporting addbacks (non-recurring, non-cash expenses) for management reporting and EBITDA adjustments
• Proficient with Power BI or similar tools for dashboard creation, executive-level reporting, and data visualization
• Experience working with stakeholders in Private Equity-backed environments or public companies
• Experience in systems implementation

Responsibilities

• Supporting the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Managing and developing the Corporate Services SG&A budget.
• Analyzing actual results compared to the budget.
• Assisting with the monthly financial close.
• Reviewing monthly results to identify and investigate variances.
• Preparing reports and presentations to explain month-end outcomes.
• Creating financial models to aid decision making.
• Acting as the main business partner for designated cost centers, providing financial guidance, analysis, and support.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees