Financial Specialist (FP&A)

Navient • Herndon, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Early career opportunity on Navient’s Financial Planning & Analysis team to build foundational finance and analytical skills. Support financial modeling, reporting, and variance analysis while learning what drives business performance. Partner with senior team members to turn data into clear, actionable insights. Gain hands-on exposure to student lending and corporate finance. This is a hybrid role, reporting to our Herndon office 2 days/ week (Tuesday/ Wednesday)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree- Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience with financial modeling/analysis.
• 0-2 years of experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Additional equivalent education above the required minimum may substitute for level of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Financial analysis, statistical, and modeling skills.
• Experience in financial services/student loan industry.
• Coding experience building Excel Macros in VBA will be considered favorably.
• VB, VBA and Smartview experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecast: Includes the preparation of information and calculation execution of existing processes to support the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Enhance documentation of existing models and processes.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Assist in updating calculations (and enhancing documentation) for various reporting processes related to financial analysis of results. Perform ad hoc analyses to support requests by management.
• Collaborate with multiple Business Partners across the Organization: Develop relationships with Accounting, Operations, Credit Risk, etc. to gather inputs and research questions.
• Communication and Presentation: Work with the team to update Board presentations and other monthly/quarterly reporting to effectively communicate results for senior team members to present.

Benefits

• Paid time off that begins accruing on Day 1, plus My Day and paid company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents, with access to health advocacy support.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match to support long‑term financial security.
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources, including digital health and chronic‑condition support.
• Family planning resources.
• Pet insurance.
• Learning, development, and career growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and our e-learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level