Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

C5MI Insight • Reston, VA

17h • $145,000 - $180,000

About The Position

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.
We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.
Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.
Position Summary: The Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will direct and manage the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function in support of C5MI and DC Capital Partners and its long-term objectives. This includes aggregating and reporting financial data to executive management and private equity stakeholders. This individual will lead the annual long-range financial operating plan process, conduct variance analysis, monitor indirect spend, and will spend time both “in the weeds” and with the “big picture,” requiring a keen attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills. They must take initiative and be able to think critically and independently to determine approaches and develop solutions, using sound judgment to make decisions. This individual must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines and be willing to work extended hours as needed to meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.
• 10+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and government contracting finance/project accounting, and at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant U.S. Government contracting industry experience.
• Intermediate or expert knowledge of FAR, CAS, DFARS, and other applicable government regulations.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Project-Based ERP system (ex: Deltek Costpoint or Unanet) experience.
• Extensive understanding of indirect cost pool/rate structures.
• Experience preparing U.S. Federal Government proposal pricing and pricing techniques in the Federal Contracting environment.
• Experience working with program control techniques in the Federal Contracting environment.
• Extensive financial modeling experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all finance functions (planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting) for C5MI.
• Leads and develops detailed bottoms-up annual long range financial operating plan, including but not limited to preparing and communicating the schedule, managing budget templates, and ensuring the team meets the prescribed budget schedule. Prepare monthly actual-to-plan variance analysis.
• Review and approve all program/project month-end close accruals/adjustments prior to submission to accounting team; validates the integrity of the monthly financial results; and prepares forecast-to-actual variance analysis.
• Prepare and review detailed program/project estimates-to-complete for accuracy, documents revenue recognition methodology. Ensure EACs and ETCs are accurate and provide the appropriate level of detailed support.
• Direct and/or perform program/project in-depth analysis to determine potential cost savings/efficiencies to maximize financial performance.
• Monitor program/project costs and processes to ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Work with the Program Managers, Directors, and various operations personnel to provide finance expertise throughout the lifecycle of the engagements.
• Perform indirect rate and wrap rate analysis.
• Track and manage indirect rate spend plans and forecasting.
• Conduct complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.) as required.
• Work closely with the CFO, ensuring they are always apprised and up to date on the financial status of all programs and overall financial performance of the company.
• Assist with analysis of price proposals and supporting documentation in accordance with government RFPs and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations to senior management.
• Prepare Annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) and Provisional Billing Rates when/if required.
• Perform non-routine analysis and prepare non-routine financial reports when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and governmental procurement regulations.
• Foster a high-performance culture, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.
• Adhere to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees