Principal Financial Analyst

Capital One•McLean, VA

2d•$106,700 - $133,900

About The Position

Principal Financial Analyst Capital One is looking for a Financial Analyst to join the Capital One Software Finance team. This associate will help influence financial performance across the Software business by analyzing current financial results to identify and address evolving business needs, evaluating trends, communicating expected outcomes, and leading the development of compelling new analytics. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with business leaders, guiding strategic direction toward sustained performance. The ideal candidate will proactively identify and execute ad hoc analyses to support business objectives, while also challenging existing processes for increased proactivity, effectiveness, and efficiency. An interest in understanding the complexities of the Software business is essential. Financial Analysts perform financial data analysis in preparing financial statements and frequently build reports for higher level associates; provide management and business clients with project statuses; perform reporting and analysis to support presentation and ad-hoc requests. You will be asked to challenge our current well-managed processes to be more proactive, effective, and efficient, and you will be encouraged to find new ways to tell stories, analyze trends, and diagnose results in a compelling and visual nature. The role requires strong communication, problem solving, strategic thinking and influencing skills: Articulate outcomes of analysis and relevant insights Develop presentations to communicate business and analysis results to senior audiences Foster trusted business relationships

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, or a combination
Articulate outcomes of analysis and relevant insights
Develop presentations to communicate business and analysis results to senior audiences
Foster trusted business relationships
strong communication, problem solving, strategic thinking and influencing skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering) or military experience
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Finance
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
5+ years of experience in financial analysis and financial modeling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3+ years experience in financial services, banking or technology industries
3+ years experience partnering with senior leaders and internal stakeholders

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis
Lead development of presentations to communicate analysis results to senior audiences, clearly articulate outcomes of analysis to leadership teams
Accurately analyze & explain key cost drivers and monthly variances, suggest actions to the business, and help manage the regular reporting process
Proactively identify and lead new analysis that drives additional insights into business performance and opportunities
Partner with finance leaders and their teams, as well as other internal stakeholders
Provide management and business clients with project statuses
Work closely with the finance team to help identify areas and processes for driving efficiencies
React to ad-hoc requests and special projects
Manage, prioritize, and delegate tasks independently

Benefits

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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