We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst - Entry Level to join a Contract opportunity based in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will support financial planning, cash forecasting, and performance analysis while partnering with accounting, project finance, and operational teams across the organization. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with financial models, interpreting business trends, and helping leadership make informed decisions through accurate reporting and insights.
Responsibilities:
- Support recurring planning activities by assisting with monthly and annual forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis cycles.
- Build and refine financial models that evaluate assumptions, measure key performance indicators, and guide business planning decisions.
- Prepare materials for quarterly performance reviews, including analysis of results and clear explanations of variances for leadership and department stakeholders.
- Manage the weekly cash forecast and provide timely updates to leadership to help maintain sufficient liquidity for operations, investments, and changing business conditions.
- Assist with broader liquidity planning efforts and produce related reports for management review.
- Analyze how project timing, revenue expectations, and economic changes influence cash flow and overall financial performance.
- Coordinate with banking partners, lenders, Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Project Finance to support treasury activities and improve financial processes.
- Create and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that support strategic reviews, cash tracking, and capital allocation discussions.
- Partner with teams across the business to collect data, assess cash flow trends, and recommend process automation or workflow improvements where appropriate.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline.
- At least 1 year of experience in FP&A, accounting, treasury, or another corporate finance environment.
- Hands-on experience with cash forecasting, liquidity analysis, or cash management activities.
- Working knowledge of financial modeling and strong Microsoft Excel skills, along with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to organize priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong analytical thinking, sound business judgment, and effective communication skills when working with cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Familiarity with project financing structures, corporate credit facilities, or related financial documentation is preferred.
- Authorization to work in the applicable hiring region and willingness to travel up to 5% as needed.