Financial Analyst
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Job Description:
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for the full range of financial functions. As the onsite representative, the Financial Analyst must be technically savvy and possess excellent communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
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Define established financial business practices for integration into the client’s financial business systems.
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Identify potential problems and recommended solutions through data analysis, including should-cost, projected cost analysis, and trade studies related to cost trade-off options.
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Perform budget reviews; evaluate IT Procurement Requests.
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Develop requirements for financial data applications.
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Support budget meetings and IPTs, produce meeting minutes, and develop briefs.
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Develop and submit weekly and monthly status reports.
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Maintain current knowledge of relevant developments in the area of expertise.
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Develop and deliver the working level and senior leadership briefs.
Requirements
Job Requirements
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SECRET clearance.
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Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or Certified Cost Estimator Analyst (CCE/A) certification required
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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or commensurate experience
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Minimum of four (4) years experience in financial analysis or management:
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Minimum of three (3) years experience directly related to Department of the Navy (DON), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OSD), President’s Budget (PB) PPBE cycles and activities, and using tools including Budget Information System (PBIS) and Program/Budget Information System Information Technology (PBIS-IT)
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Experience in DoD/DoN financial analysis and management, with demonstrated ability in cost analysis
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Proficient in business writing. Communications must be concise and effective.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
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Knowledgeable in SharePoint and other web-based portals.
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Proficient in data analysis and supporting technologies, such as database applications and platforms with a strong focus on cost analysis.
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Experience in interpreting requirements, performing highly complex analyses, and resolving complex problems.
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Ability to think independently with minimal oversight, as well as demonstrate exceptional written and oral communications skills.
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Excellent customer/client management skills and techniques – internal and external.