Financial Analyst !!

Financial Analyst II

Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Compensation: $100,000–$120,000
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a growing government contracting research and development organization in the Alexandria, VA area that is seeking a Financial Analyst II to join its finance team. This is a newly created role due to growth and offers high visibility, with close partnership across senior leadership.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with a strong background in government contracting and corporate finance who is eager to make an impact in a collaborative environment. The organization is highly respected, stable, offers excellent benefits, and provides the opportunity to do meaningful, mission-driven work.

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for complex financial analysis and for delivering timely, accurate, and relevant reporting and decision support to organizational leadership. This role prepares monthly financial reports, analyzes variances, responds to inquiries from operational leaders, and develops executive-level presentations that clearly communicate financial performance against budgets and strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial partner to the Corporate Operations leadership team, ensuring a clear understanding of actuals, budgets, and forecasts
• Lead strategic planning activities in close partnership with operations leadership
• Develop annual budgets, including labor, non-labor, capital, and non-capital equipment
• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year planning and forecasting
• Support department leaders with cost analysis and budget development
• Track actual spend against projections and recommend corrective actions as needed
• Partner with contracts, procurement, and business teams on financial modeling and contract support
• Prepare and present regular financial status reports to senior leadership
• Identify financial and process improvement opportunities and support implementation
• Support the broader Corporate FP&A team with ad hoc analysis and special projects
• Review and approve financial aspects of purchase requisitions, timekeeping, charge codes, and related items

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• MBA or MBA candidate preferred
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience in government contracting, including FAR and CAS, strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with planning and reporting tools such as OneStream, Deltek Costpoint, Hyperion, Cognos, Tableau, or similar systems (nice to have, not required)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Successful completion of a background check required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary and strong benefits package, including:
  • Generous employer retirement contribution
  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • 20 days of paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Mission-oriented, nonprofit environment supporting critical national initiatives
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options
• Modern office located in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard area with easy access to Metro, dining, and shopping
• Stable, well-funded organization with a strong reputation and positive culture

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.