Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

McLean, VA | Hybrid

About the Opportunity

A large, growing company backed by private equity is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making. This role offers exposure to a complex operating environment, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to strengthen financial processes as the organization expands.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations. This is an opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership and contribute to the continued development of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting across multiple business functions, incorporating operating assumptions and evolving business priorities.
• Evaluate financial and operational performance, identify key drivers of results, and communicate risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess business initiatives, resource allocation, and profitability.
• Partner with stakeholders to validate assumptions, interpret results, and inform business decisions.
• Prepare management reporting and presentations that connect financial results to broader business objectives.
• Consolidate and analyze data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency across financial analyses.
• Improve reporting, planning, and analytical processes to support a growing and increasingly complex organization.
• Explore technology and automation opportunities that improve efficiency and the quality of financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, modeling, or related decision-support work.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex data sets.
• Experience with financial planning, enterprise accounting, or business intelligence platforms preferred.
• Ability to translate detailed analysis into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within deadlines.
• A proactive approach, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to challenge and improve existing processes.

Why Join?

• Contribute to a growing company backed by private equity.
• Gain exposure to business leaders and strategic initiatives.
• Take on meaningful analytical work with opportunities to expand your responsibilities.
• Help improve the tools and processes that support business performance.
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement in McLean, Virginia.

Apply to learn more about the opportunity.

Tagged as: Data Analysis, Excel, Financial Modeling, Forecasting